Bears, Fields seeking payoff after offseason investments
May 23, 2023 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Justin Fields donned his cap and gown and walked in Ohio State's graduation ceremony two weeks ago, another big moment for him in a stadium where he produced so many.
The former Heisman Trophy finalist earned a degree in consumer and family financial services.
Bears GM Poles expects Fields to be starting QB next season
January 10, 2023 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles said he expects Justin Fields to be the team's starting quarterback next season and just about slammed the door on drafting one with the No.
Clock ticking for Bears with No. 1 pick after brutal season
January 9, 2023 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — As much as he would have liked to set the NFL single-season rushing record for a quarterback, Justin Fields seemed only mildly disappointed he didn't get the opportunity.
A strained hip kept him out of the Chicago Bears’ season-ending loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Vikings look to steady themselves for playoffs against Bears
January 5, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings come into the regular-season finale with the NFC North championship secured, a home game in the playoffs guaranteed and a bitter taste in their mouths.
A lopsided loss last week left them staggering.
Bears’ Fields to miss finale, ending shot at QB rushing mark
January 4, 2023 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Justin Fields won't get a chance to break the single-season rushing record for an NFL quarterback.
Fields will miss the season finale against the Minnesota Vikings because of a strained hip and Nathan Peterman will start in his place, coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday.
Bears’ Fields uncertain to play with rushing mark in reach
January 2, 2023 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Justin Fields might not get the chance to break the single-season rushing record for an NFL quarterback.
Coach Matt Eberflus threw Fields' status for the Chicago Bears' season finale against Minnesota into question Monday, saying there are “ongoing conversations about everybody” with general manager Ryan Poles.
Lions rout Bears 41-10 and take playoff hopes to Green Bay
January 2, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff has played nearly mistake-free football for two months and his decision-making, along with a much-improved defense, has put the Detroit Lions in a position that seemed unfathomable at the end of October.
Bears stick with Fields throughout ugly loss to Lions
January 1, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus considered taking Justin Fields out of Sunday’s lopsided loss to the Detroit Lions.
In the end, though, he decided to let his young quarterback do what he wanted to do — stay in the game.
Bears OLs Jenkins, Whitehair poised to return against Lions
December 31, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Quarterback Justin Fields looks like he'll have a little more protection when the Chicago Bears visit the Detroit Lions on Sunday, with right guard Teven Jenkins and left guard Cody Whitehair expected to return from injuries.
Despite losing streak, Bears see foundation taking shape
December 30, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are losing at a rate unlike any other team in the history of the founding NFL franchise.
They also insist they have the right culture in place. They see a foundation being laid that will translate to better results in the not-too-distant future.
Lions need win over Bears to keep hopes alive for playoffs
December 29, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (3-12) at DETROIT (7-8)
Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Lions by 5 1/2.
Eberflus: Bears won’t consider sitting Fields rest of season
December 26, 2022 GMTMatt Eberflus insisted the Chicago Bears won't shut down quarterback Justin Fields for the remaining two games.
Fields was hobbling at the end of Saturday's 35-13 loss to the Buffalo Bills after someone stepped on his foot.
Singletary, Cook lead way as Bills beat Bears for AFC East
December 25, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills came into the season with soaring expectations and their sights set on a deep playoff run.
They earned one big prize by clinching their third straight division title.
Bears not necessarily scheming for Fields to break record
December 21, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy compared Justin Fields' push for the NFL's single-season quarterback rushing record to Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney nearing his first career triple-double last week.
QB rushing mark in sight for Bears’ Fields with 3 games left
December 20, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Justin Fields insisted he doesn't plan to make 1,000-yard rushing seasons a regular occurrence. The single-season record for a quarterback is in sight, and he'll gladly take it if he can get it.
Hurts runs for 3 TDs as Eagles squeeze by Bears 25-20
December 19, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Jalen Hurts had trouble feeling his hands. With bone-chilling wind whipping through Soldier Field, he even found it difficult to see. Some big hits only added to his pain.
None of that prevented him from leading the Eagles to their franchise record-tying 13th win of the season.
Fierce Eagles pass rush steps up again in victory over Bears
December 18, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Javon Hargrave slung Justin Fields to the ground, and then celebrated by drawing a door with his hands and kicking it in.
Philadelphia’s defensive line is tough to stop — even with an offensive line.
Fields set to play for Bears against Eagles; Claypool out
December 16, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is set to play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles after missing a practice this week because of an illness, while receiver Chase Claypool was ruled out due to a knee injury.
Bears QB Justin Fields takes aim at 1,000-yard rushing mark
December 16, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields recalled his younger years as an Atlanta Falcons and Michael Vick fan, when he would go to games with his father.
There’s a possibility Fields could join Vick and Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson as the third quarterback ever to rush for 1,000 yards in a season when the Bears host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Hurts, Eagles try to stay on roll against struggling Bears
December 15, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are rolling along with a playoff spot secured and their sights set on the No. 1 seed.
They've been particularly dominant in recent weeks.
Fields’ emergence gives struggling Bears hope for future
December 8, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears had the ball late in the first quarter when Justin Fields noticed Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Kingsley Enagbare crashing the line last week.
Fields takes big step toward return when Bears host Packers
December 1, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields appears poised to return against the Green Bay Packers after missing a game because of an injury to his nonthrowing shoulder.
Fields took a big step toward playing by practicing Thursday without limitations after missing last week's loss at the New York Jets.
Fields’ status for Bears still in question with Packers next
November 30, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Justin Fields threw lightly on the field prior to the Chicago Bears' game last week, hoping he would be able to play through an injury to his nonthrowing shoulder after being listed as questionable on the team's final report.
Bears QB Fields practicing despite left shoulder separation
November 23, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears will spend the week watching and waiting as quarterback Justin Fields hopes his left shoulder heals up enough so he can start Sunday against the New York Jets.
Bears await word on Fields’ availability against Jets
November 22, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have treated quarterback Justin Fields like another running back within their offense by letting him carry the ball repeatedly, at the risk of injury.
Now Fields is nursing a left shoulder injury and the Bears face the possibility of using backup Trevor Siemian as a starter for the first time.
Koo’s late 53-yard FG lifts Falcons past Fields, Bears 27-24
November 20, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Marcus Mariota and the Atlanta Falcons are still under .500 and still in the thick of the NFC South race.
Younghoe Koo's 53-yard field goal gave Atlanta the lead with less than two minutes to play and the Falcons overcame another impressive game from Chicago's Justin Fields to beat the Bears 27-24 on Sunday.
QB Fields returns home as Bears, Falcons match run games
November 17, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (3-7) at ATLANTA (4-6)
Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Falcons by 3.
Running game having biggest impact in decades in NFL
November 10, 2022 GMTDerrick Henry was a bit amused by the premise of a question talking about the importance of passing in the modern NFL.
“Is it a passing league?" he said jokingly. "I’m playing. But we (have) guys in the league that are running the ball well, that are efficient and been playing at a high level for an amount of years.
Fields continues to signal he could be right QB for Bears
November 10, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Justin Fields stepped up as the pocket collapsed around him, threw a pump fake and hopped before taking off.
Fields was looking for receiver Darnell Mooney. Instead, he tucked the ball in and broke a few tackles as he sped up the left side on the way to a highlight-reel touchdown run.
Fields’ lapse on fumble costs Bears in loss to Cowboys
October 30, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Justin Fields planted both feet inches from Micah Parsons, and bunny-hopped over the Dallas linebacker who had just recovered a fumble.
The Chicago quarterback wouldn't mind having that moment back.
Cowboys’ Prescott, Parsons rumble to 49-29 win over Bears
October 30, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott kept his legs churning to turn a quarterback sneak into a 25-yard gain.
Maybe young standout Dallas linebacker Micah Parsons was taking a cue from his leader.
Fields, Bears try to stack road Ws against Prescott, Cowboys
October 27, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Justin Fields might be in his best groove yet in his second season as Chicago's quarterback.
Dak Prescott is trying to find his next one with the Dallas Cowboys in his second game back after missing five with a fractured right thumb.
Bears learn a better way to use QB Justin Fields
October 25, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago's Matt Eberflus received congratulations from his team’s owners after their 33-14 victory Monday night denied New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick a historic victory.
Fields, Bears score 23 straight points, beat Pats 33-14
October 25, 2022 GMTThe clock was running down in the second quarter and the pocket was collapsing around Justin Fields, with one defender coming at him from the right, another circling around on his left, and a third coming straight at him.
Fields, Bears try to build on progress when Commanders visit
October 12, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Justin Fields was breathing a little easier this week.
The Chicago quarterback finally showed signs of progress by delivering his best performance this season, and the Bears staged a big comeback, only to come up short in the closing minutes.
Justin Fields, mired Bears offense looking for positives
October 6, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Impatience is something Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver Darnell Mooney cannot afford.
The Bears (2-2) made small strides in Sunday’s 20-12 loss to the New York Giants and hope to build on those against the Minnesota Vikings (3-1) this week, even with the offense mired near the bottom of the league in most passing categories.
Jefferson, Vikings host rare early season visit by Bears
October 6, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (2-2) at MINNESOTA (3-1)
Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox
OPENING LINE: Vikings by 7, according to FanDuel SportsBook.
Giants and Bears are among the top surprises early in 2022
September 30, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (2-1) at NEW YORK GIANTS (2-1)
Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX
OPENING LINE: Giants by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook.
Bears rely on ground game and backup Khalil Herbert
September 26, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — If not for running the football, the Chicago Bears would have very little offense.
The Bears have been able to run it throughout quarterback Justin Fields’ struggles in the passing game and Sunday had their biggest day on the ground since Walter Payton was their starting running back in 1984 with 281 total team rushing yards.
Justin Fields struggles again as Bears ride run game to win
September 25, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Moments after the game, Justin Fields wanted to get right back to work.
“I’m going to go see the film tonight. I played terrible,” Fields said. “See what I could have done better and get better.”
Fields clarifies remarks, says he didn’t mean to offend fans
September 21, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago quarterback Justin Fields took time Wednesday to clarify comments he made following the Bears' loss to the Green Bay Packers, saying he did not mean to come off as dismissive of his team's fans.
Bears hope improvement on offense continues in Green Bay
September 14, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — As the Chicago Bears regrouped in the locker room following a half that was as ugly as the weather at Soldier Field, quarterback Justin Fields noticed something. Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy was smiling.
Lance, Fields take center stage as 49ers open against Bears
September 8, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers advanced to the NFC championship game last season, and they believe they have the playmakers to make another big playoff run.
The Chicago Bears are starting over with a new general manager and coach.
Fields hopes offseason work leads to jump for him, Bears
September 7, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Justin Fields spent the offseason tweaking his footwork and mechanics and trying to improve his presence in the pocket.
He also embraced his leadership role as the Chicago Bears' unquestioned starting quarterback.
Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud: ‘I barely touched my potential’
August 29, 2022 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Last year at this time, C.J. Stroud was an unknown, untested redshirt freshman who still hadn't thrown a pass in a college football game.
Bears enter new era, look to make jump under Poles, Eberflus
August 24, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears had enough big questions hanging over them, with new general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus now in charge and quarterback Justin Fields trying to build on a shaky rookie season.
Heralded 2021 QB class looks for more success in year 2
August 10, 2022 GMTSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The performance didn't come close to matching the hype for the 2021 quarterback class.
With QBs going 1-2-3 for third time ever in the common draft era and five going off the board in the first round for the fourth time, expectations were high for Trevor Lawrence and Co.
Failures push Fields as he tries to take next step for Bears
July 28, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Justin Fields showed up to training camp with his sights set squarely on his future and his mind on a notable failure.
The quarterback comes into his second season with the Chicago Bears hoping to convince a new general manager and coach that he is the right person to lead the NFL franchise for years to come.
Bears try to prove they can support QB Justin Fields
May 18, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — From his work ethic to understanding a new offense, quarterback Justin Fields has convinced his new coaches with the Chicago Bears that he is making progress.
The real question facing the Bears is whether they have made enough progress supporting Fields.
Bears draft Washington CB Gordon, S Brisker in 2nd round
April 30, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — No one needed to remind new Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles that quarterback Justin Fields could use a few more weapons to help him develop and lift a struggling offense.
Bears seek help for Fields, CB in first draft under GM Poles
April 22, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears hope to surround quarterback Justin Fields with the pieces the former Ohio State star needs in order to improve on a shaky rookie season.
A cornerback to start opposite Jaylon Johnson would help, too.
Justin Fields and the Bears are learning the Eberflus way
April 19, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Many things are changing for Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields since since Matt Eberflus took over as the coach.
It was that way for the Bears on both sides of the ball on Tuesday as they went through the first day of a voluntary minicamp under their new coach.
Bears’ new OC Getsy tasked with getting most out of Fields
February 11, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Luke Getsy noticed how important the relationship that quarterback Aaron Rodgers had with his position coach and offensive coordinator was during his first stint on Green Bay's staff eight years ago.
Bears place quarterback Fields on reserve/COVID-19 list
January 7, 2022 GMTThe Chicago Bears placed quarterback Justin Fields on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday, likely sidelining him for the finale and ending his rookie season.
The Bears expected Fields to start at Minnesota on Sunday after missing the previous two games because of an ankle injury.
Vikings host Bears with no playoff stakes, coach uncertainty
January 6, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (6-10) at MINNESOTA (7-9)
Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox
BETTING LINE: Vikings by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook.
Bears’ Nagy says he hasn’t been told finale is it for him
January 6, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy insisted Wednesday he has not been informed by his bosses that the season finale at Minnesota will be his last game leading the team.
"I'm very honest and open with you all," Nagy said Wednesday.
Bears’ Nagy focused on ending year with win, not his future
January 3, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears appear to be in for some big changes once the season ends, and no one needed to remind coach Matt Nagy what that means for him.
A 29-3 romp over the New York Giants on Sunday might have been his final home game at Soldier Field.
Bears’ Fields to miss second straight game with ankle injury
December 31, 2021 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Quarterback Justin Fields likely will miss his second straight game because of an ankle injury when the Chicago Bears host the New York Giants on Sunday.
Coach Matt Nagy said Friday that Andy Dalton will start after being sidelined because of a groin injury and Nick Foles will be the backup.
Fields returns to practice, status for Giants game up in air
December 29, 2021 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields was feeling good enough to practice Wednesday after missing a game because of an ankle injury.
Whether the rookie will be ready to start when the New York Giants visit Soldier Field on Sunday was unclear.
Key Bears players search for meaning in 4-10 season
December 23, 2021 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears close out a 4-10 season without much meaning in the final three games for many players. Younger starters such as quarterback Justin Fields and Darnell Mooney have no problem finding purpose.