CBS Chicago reports The Bears have yet to release the results of quarterback Justin Fields’ dislocated thumb MRI.
According to CBS 2’s Jori Parys, the Bears aren’t ruling him out of Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, but a backup plan is in place.
The Bears will play the waiting game after Fields dislocated his thumb. His availability for this Sunday’s game against the Raiders will come down to his grip strength at the end of the week.
Reporter: “Is there a glimmer of possibility that he could play? Has that been ruled out?”
Eberflus: “No. That’s not been ruled out. It’s doubtful. We’ll see at the end of the week and we’ll see where it goes. I know he’s a fast healer, so we’ll see where it is.”
If Fields can’t go, the team feels ready to operate with Tyson Bagent for an entire game. Despite committing two turnovers, the undrafted rookie led the team on its only touchdown drive against the Minnesota Vikings and has earned the respect of his teammates since he arrived.
“I think he commanded the huddle really well,” said D’Onta Foreman, a running back. “We’ve seen his poise and his presence through training camp, preseason.”
“He honestly surprised me, because I didn’t know he was that Division II quarterback who set all the records,” cornerback Jaylon Johnson added. So when I found out, everything fell into place. So I thought to myself, he knows he can play at a high level.”
Nate Davis, the guard, will not be covering the center’s right side. Davis suffered a high ankle sprain on Sunday and will be out for the rest of the week.
Terell Smith, another cornerback, will be absent for three to four weeks due to mononucleosis.
