Justin Fields: Chicago Bears QB practices for the 1st time since injury

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Injured Bears quarterback Justin Fields stands on the field during warmups before his team faces the Raiders on Oct. 22, 2023 at Soldier Field.
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Injured Bears quarterback Justin Fields looks on from the sideline alongside his teammates in the fourth quarter of a game against the Panthers at Soldier Field on Nov. 9, 2023.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks off the field after throwing an interception in the second quarter against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Oct. 15, 2023.
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Vikings safety Josh Metellus tackles Bears quarterback Justin Fields after he makes a pass in the first quarter at Soldier Field on Oct. 15, 2023.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields and coach Matt Eberflus high five in the second quarter of a game against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Oct. 15, 2023.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates the 40-20 win over the Commanders on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields is hit by Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller in the third quarter on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields waves to fans while warming up to face the Commanders on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Broncos at Soldier Field on Oct. 1, 2023.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) sits on the bench after the Bears lost, 31-28, to the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field Sunday Oct. 1, 2023 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields scrambles in the third quarter of a game against the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Sept. 24, 2023.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields scrambles in the end zone away from Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis (56) in the first quarter on Sept. 24, 2023, at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up to face the Chiefs on Sept. 24, 2023, at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields looks before making a pass during the third quarter against the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sept. 17, 2023.
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Bears center Cody Whitehair runs into quarterback Justin Fields as his helmet flies off during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on Sept. 17, 2023.
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Packers defensive tackle Colby Wooden applies pressure as Bears quarterback Justin Fields releases the ball in the second quarter at Soldier Field on Sept. 10, 2023.
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Packers linebacker Lukas Van Ness sacks Bears quarterback Justin Fields in the second quarter at Soldier Field on Sept. 10, 2023.
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Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt sacks Bears quarterback Justin Fields in the third quarter at Soldier Field on Sept. 10, 2023.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields prepares to take the field for a preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Aug. 26, 2023.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields tries to run past Bills cornerback Christian Benford in the first quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Aug. 26, 2023.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs drills with other players during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 2, 2023.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields signs autographs for fans after practice on July 27, 2023.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields practices on June 7, 2023, during organized team activities at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields keeps the ball for a rushing touchdown in the second quarter against the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks off the field after a 29-13 loss to the Vikings at Soldier Field on Jan. 8, 2023.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after throwing an interception to end the second quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023.
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Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson tackles Bears quarterback Justin Fields in the first quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields releases the ball as he is hit in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023.
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Bears QB Justin Fields looks on during the first quarter in the game against the Bills at Soldier Field on Dec. 24, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields is sacked by Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa in the second half at Soldier Field on Dec. 24, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields poses for a picture with fans before the matchup against the Bills at Soldier Field on Dec. 24, 2022.
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The video board at Soldier Field announces that Bears quarterback Justin Fields has reached 1,000 rushing yards this season during a game against the Eagles on Dec. 18, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Eagles at Soldier Field on Dec. 18, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs the ball in the second quarter against the Eagles at Soldier Field on Dec. 18, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields spins en route to a huge gain on the ground in the second quarter against the Eagles at Soldier Field on Dec. 18, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up in the cold to face the Eagles at Soldier Field on Dec. 18, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields breaks free for a long touchdown run in the first quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass in the second quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after a loss to the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up before the game against the New York Jets on Nov. 27, 2022, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields watches the Week 12 game against the Jets on Nov. 27, 2022, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets defeated the Bears 31-10.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields rushes away from Falcons players in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields makes a shovel pass to running back David Montgomery as he is tackled by Falcons defensive end Arnold Ebiketie in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields keeps the ball for a rush in the second quarter against the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs in a 67-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Lions at Soldier Field on Nov. 13, 2022.
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quarterback Justin Fields cheers in the end zone after a touchdown against the Lions at Soldier Field on Nov. 13, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs in the end zone for a touchdown against the Lions at Soldier Field on Nov. 13, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs the ball against the Dolphins in the first quarter on Nov. 6, 2022, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates his run for a 61-yard touchdown in the third quarter on Nov. 6, 2022, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields takes the field on Nov. 6, 2022, at Soldier Field. The Dolphins defeated the Bears 35-32.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes against the Dolphins in the first quarter on Nov. 6, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs for a 61-yard touchdown in the third quarter against the Dolphins on Nov. 6, 2022 at Soldier Field.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) chases Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) while he runs the ball during the first quarter, Oct. 30, 2022, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) celebrates with teammate Velus Jones Jr. (12) after Fields scored a rushing touchdown in the first quarter against the New England Patriots, Oct. 24, 2022, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) scrambles out of the pocket in the third quarter against the New England Patriots, Oct. 24, 2022, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) heads to the locker room after warming up for a game against the New England Patriots, Oct. 24, 2022, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball on the Bears' final drive during the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders, Oct. 13, 2022, at Soldier Field.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) kneels on the ground after wide receiver Darnell Mooney was short of the goal line against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter, Oct. 13, 2022, at Soldier Field.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields signs a shoe for a fan before a game against the Washington Commanders at Soldier Field, Oct. 13, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields on the sidelines during the third quarter of the Week 4 against the Giants on Oct. 12, 2022, at MetLife Stadium.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws an incomplete pass during the third quarter of the Week 4 against the Giants on Oct. 12, 2022, at MetLife Stadium.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields is sacked by Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence during the second quarter of the Week 4 against on Oct. 12, 2022, at MetLife Stadium.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up before the Week 4 against the Giants on Oct. 12, 2022, at MetLife Stadium.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields scrambles out of the pocket before gaining a first down on a run in the first quarter against the Texans at Soldier Field on Sept. 25, 2022.
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Quarterback Justin Fields runs the ball in for a first down on the Bears' first possession of the game against the Texans at Soldier Field on Sept. 25, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Packers at Lambeau Field on Sept. 18, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Packers at Lambeau Field on Sept. 18, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws to wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown in what would become an interception by Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Sept. 18, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields and teammates take the field to play the Packers at Lambeau Field on Sept. 18, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields takes the field during warmups before playing the Packers at Lambeau Field on Sept. 18, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields eludes the 49ers defense before throwing a touchdown pass in the third quarter of a game at Soldier Field on Sept. 11, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields and teammates celebrate the Week 1 win by sliding into the end zone puddles in the rain at Soldier Field on Sept. 11, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields and teammates celebrate the Week 1 win by sliding into the end zone puddles in the rain at Soldier Field on Sept. 11, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates a touchdown pass with running back David Montgomery in the fourth quarter on Sept. 11, 2022, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up to face the 49ers in the rain onSept. 11, 2022, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes under pressure from Chiefs safety Deon Bush in the first quarter of a preseason game on Aug. 13, 2022, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields and teammates take the field for a preseason game on Aug. 13, 2022, against the Chiefs at Soldier Field.
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Quarterback Justin Fields speaks during a news conference at Chicago Bears training camp, Aug. 3, 2022, at Halas Hall
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Quarterback Justin Fields practices with quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko (left) and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy on Aug. 2, 2022, during Bears training camp at Halas Hall.
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Quarterback Justin Fields (1) practices Wednesday, July 27, 2022 as the Chicago Bears open training camp at Halas Hall. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
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Quarterback Justin Fields laughs during a news conference, June 14, 2022, during Chicago Bears minicamp at Halas Hall.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields takes part in the "Shoot the Puck" contest during intermission of a game between the Blackhawks and Seattle Kraken at the United Center, April 7, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields gives a "thumbs up" while warming up for a game against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Dec. 20, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields argues with a referee in the fourth quarter of a game against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Dec. 20, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields tries to run past Vikings defensive end D.J. Wonnum in the second quarter at Soldier Field on Dec. 20, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes the ball during the second quarter against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Dec. 20, 2021.
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Vikings defensive end D.J. Wonnum tackles Bears quarterback Justin Fields during the third quarter at Soldier Field on Dec. 20, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass in the fourth quarter of a game against the Packers at Lambeau Field on Dec. 12, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields lies on the ground after being sacked in the fourth quarter of a game against the Packers at Lambeau Field on Dec. 12, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs the ball against Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas in the second quarter at Lambeau Field on Dec. 12, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields fumbles and loses the ball against Packers outside linebacker Preston Smith (91) in the third quarter at Lambeau Field on Dec. 12, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields takes the field to face the Packers at Lambeau Field on Dec. 12, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields stands on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of the game against the Cardinals on Dec. 5, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields signs items for fan on the field during warmups before the Week 12 game against the Lions at Ford Field on Nov. 25, 2021. Fields (ribs) did not play.
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Bears quarterbacks Andy Dalton and Justin Fields during warmups before the Week 12 game against the Lions at Ford Field on Nov. 25, 2021. Fields (ribs) did not play.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields is tackled by Ravens outside linebacker Tyus Bowser in the third quarter at Soldier Field on Nov. 21, 2021. Fields left the game after this possession with an injury.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs with the ball during the first half of the Week 11 game against the Ravens at Soldier Field on Nov. 21, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields scrambles in the fourth quarter against the Steelers at Heinz Field during the Week 9 game on Nov. 8, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver Darnell Mooney celebrate after connecting on a touchdown pass and catch in the fourth quarter against the Steelers at Heinz Field during the Week 9 game on Nov. 8, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields makes a completion on the last drive of the game in the fourth quarter against the Steelers at Heinz Field during the Week 9 game on Nov. 8, 2021.
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Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick knocks Bears quarterback Justin Fields out of bounds in the second quarter at Heinz Field on Nov. 8, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields scores in the fourth quarter against the 49ers at Soldier Field on Oct. 31, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs in a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the 49ers at Soldier Field on Oct. 31, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields scrambles with the ball against the 49ers and scores on this play in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Oct. 31, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws to running back Khalil Herbert in the first quarter against the 49ers at Soldier Field on Oct. 31, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs away from diving 49ers defensive end Samson Ebukam in the second quarter at Soldier Field on Oct. 31, 2021.
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With the offense backed up to their own 1-yard-line, Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws an interception to the Buccaneers' Pierre Tesir in the 2nd half at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 24, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws during the 4th quarter against the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 24, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 24, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields fumbles a ball after being blindsided by Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paulin the 2nd quarter at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 24, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws during warmups before the Week. 7 game against the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 24, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks off the field after the Bears lost to the Packers 24-14 at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields looks for an open receiver during the first quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) walks to the sideline after throwing an interception in the first quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Packers linebacker Jonathan Garvin sacks Bears quarterback Justin Fields during the second quarter at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes in the second quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs the ball during the second quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields gets tackled by Packers linebacker Jonathan Garvin on third down during the third quarter at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields looks down while walking on the field during the fourth quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields handles the ball during the fourth quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields tries to recover the ball after being sacked in the fourth quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs the ball in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields gets sacked by Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark to make it 4th-and-26 during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields kneels while Packers linebacker Jonathan Garvin (53) and nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) celebrate Clark's sack at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) eludes the Packers defense before throwing an incomplete pass on fourth down on the last drive of the game at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) walks to the sideline after failing to convert a fourth-down attempt on the last drive of the game against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) leads the team out Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) warms up Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws an incomplete pass with pressure from Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) in the first quarter Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws the ball away with pressure from Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) in the first quarter Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) heads to the medical tent in the second quarter Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball in the second quarter Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates his first career touchdown pass to tight end Jesper Horsted in the second quarter Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) watches the final field goal, securing a 20-9 win over the Raiders on Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates a 20-9 win over the Raiders on Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields stands on the sideline in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Soldier Field on Oct. 3, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields makes a pass in the second quarter against the Lions at Soldier Field on Oct. 3, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields points up after carrying the ball 11 yards during the first half against the Lions at Soldier Field on Oct. 3, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields rolls out of the pocket in the third quarter against the Lions at Soldier Field on Oct. 3, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass in the first quarter against the Lions at Soldier Field on Oct. 3, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs on the field during the fourth quarter against the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sept. 26 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs the ball while getting pressure from the Browns defense during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sept. 26 2021.
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Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sacks Bears quarterback Justin Fields during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sept. 26 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields is helped off the ground by center Sam Mustipher and an official after getting sacked by Browns defensive end Myles Garrett in the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sept. 26 2021.
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Bears tight end J.P. Holtz (81), running back David Montgomery (32) and quarterback Justin Fields (1) take the field for the Week 3 game against the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sept. 26 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields looks for an open receiver during the first quarter against the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sept. 26 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up for the Week 3 game against the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sept. 26 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs with the ball in the third quarter of the Week 2 game at Soldier Field on Sept. 19, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws against the Bengals in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Sept. 19, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks back to the sideline after throwing an interception in fourth quarter against the Bengals at Soldier Field on Sept. 19, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields tries to recover the ball after he fumbled it in the third quarter against the Bengals at Soldier Field on Sept. 19, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields looks to pass in the second quarter against the Bengals at Soldier Field on Sept. 19, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs off the field after a victory over the Bengals at Soldier Field on Sept. 19, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields hits the end zone for his first NFL touchdown in the third quarter against the Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates his touchdown run with teammates in the third quarter after a TD against the Rams at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Sept. 12, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up for a game against the Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif.
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Bears rookie QB Justin Fields on the sidelines during of a preseason game against the Titans on Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields scrambles against the Titans in the first half of a preseason game on Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes against the Titans during a preseason game on Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields is sacked by Titans linebacker Derick Roberson in the first half of a preseason game on Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up before a preseason game on Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) in the second half during a game against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field on Aug. 21, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields arrives with other rookies to throw out a ceremonial first pitch before the White Sox-Yankees game at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 15, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws out a ceremonial first pitch before before the White Sox-Yankees game at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 15, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws in the third quarter against the Dolphins in the preseason opener at Soldier Field on Aug. 14, 2021.
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Bears quarterbacks Andy Dalton and Justin Fields talk on the sideline in the fourth quarter against the Dolphins in the preseason opener at Soldier Field on Aug. 14, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields rushes for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Dolphins in the preseason opener at Soldier Field on Aug. 14, 2021.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) celebrates after a 20-13 win over the Miami Dolphins in a preseason game at Soldier Field on Aug. 14, 2021.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) rushes for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field on Aug. 14, 2021.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 29, 2021.
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Bears QBs Justin Fields (1) and Andy Dalton (14) run drills during OTAs at Halas Hall on June 2, 2021.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up with his teammates on the first day of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 14, 2021.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) warms up on the first day of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 14, 2021.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws during pro day at Ohio State on March 30, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields looks on from the bench in the third quarter against Northwestern on Oct. 18, 2019, at Ryan Field in Evanston.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields runs through the Northwestern defense in the first quarter of the Big Ten championship game on Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields passes around Northwestern defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore in the first quarter of the Big Ten championship game on Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Paddy Fisher (42) in the first quarter of the Big Ten championship game on Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields breaks free down the sideline in the third quarter of a game against the Lions at Ford Field on Nov. 19, 2023.

By Colleen Kane | ckane@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune

PUBLISHED: November 3, 2023 at 5:19 p.m. | UPDATED: November 3, 2023 at 11:29 p.m.

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields practiced Friday afternoon for the first time since dislocating his thumb on his right throwing hand during the Oct. 15 game against the Minnesota Vikings.

In the portion of practice open to the media at Halas Hall, Fields stretched with teammates and then took warmup throws to receivers while standing alongside practice-squad quarterback Trace McSorley.

Fields said at his locker after practice his grip strength is not all the way back and there was still a bit of pain as he participated in a limited fashion.

As he and the Bears consider when he can return, Fields said he needs to see “if I’m going to be able to make all the throws and be able to withstand hits and stuff like that during the game.”

Fields wore a glove when he threw but said he didn’t wear protection on his thumb underneath it.

“I just use a glove because I don’t have to grip the ball as hard with the glove,” he said. “So it just makes it easier to throw.”

The Bears listed Fields as doubtful to play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome. Bears coach Matt Eberflus had said Monday that Fields would not play, setting up undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent to make his third straight start.

Fields said he has been mentally preparing to start. But given his doubtful status and limited practice time, whether Fields might be ready to play on a shortened practice week in Week 10 is maybe the better question. The Bears play the Carolina Panthers on “Thursday Night Football” next week.

“That’s really depending on Justin, where his pain tolerance is when he throws and then also the functionality of it,” Eberflus said. “It’s day to day and then (it depends) where the trainers say he is and we look at it as a coaching staff and say, ‘Hey, this is where he is. He’s accurate. Looks good. Everything looks on point.’ And go from there.”

Speaking to reporters for the first time since the injury, Fields said his thumb didn’t hurt that badly when his hand hit the Soldier Field grass on a third-quarter Vikings sack. Then he saw what the injury looked like.

“I looked at my thumb and it just looked crazy,” Fields said. “Kind of when you look at something and you see your thumb in a position that it’s not supposed to be in.”

Fields said it was “definitely a blessing” to not need surgery, but it has been tough for him to sit out the last 2 1/2 weeks. Friday’s practice was the first time he has thrown since the injury.

“It’s definitely felt longer than that, I can tell you that,” he said. “But I’m just doing what I can, being the best teammate that I can, just helping Tyson and the rest of the guys get ready to play.”

Injured Bears quarterback Justin Fields stands on the field during warmups before his team faces the Raiders on Oct. 22, 2023 at Soldier Field.

Fields offered a positive assessment of Bagent, who has completed 56 of 80 passes for 477 yards, a touchdown, three interceptions and a 73.8 passer rating in Fields’ place. Bagent is 1-1 as a starter.

“From the day he stepped in, he’s come in and worked hard,” Fields said. “The first game, against the Raiders, he played great. He played his butt off. He knows he can come to me for any questions and I’ll help him out. He’s been leading the guys. He’s ready to go.”

Fields of course has incentive to return as quickly as possible as he tries to cement himself as the Bears quarterback of the future.

He has had his ups and downs this season while throwing for 1,201 yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions with a 91.6 passer rating in six games. He threw for eight touchdowns in a two-game span against the Denver Broncos and Washington Commanders before a rough start to the Vikings game.

Fields would have eight more games left to play this season if he returns against the Panthers. But the quarterback echoed his coach’s assessment that he’s “day to day” as they make that decision.

“I’ve been progressing each and every day,” Fields said. “But we’ll see.”

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