‘Stay on the same page. Communicate.’ The Chicago Bears are preparing rookie QB Justin Fields to face a high volume of blitzes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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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) walks to the sideline after throwing an interception in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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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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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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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields looks on during the second quarter of the CFP national championship game against Alabama on Jan .11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields during OTAs at Halas Hall on June 9, 2021.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields looks for a receiver against Clemson during a College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans.
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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 warms up to face the 49ers in the rain onSept. 11, 2022, at Soldier Field.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waits in the tunnel before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 14, 2021.
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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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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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Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy walks on the field before the first quarter.
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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 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 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 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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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks before running the ball in for a first down during the second quarter.
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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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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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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 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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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields answers questions, Jan. 31, 2022, at Halas Hall.
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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 signs autographs for fans before facing the Steelers on Nov. 8, 2021, at Heinz Field.
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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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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) stands with other members of the defense during the third quarter.
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Quarterback Justin Fields departs after speaking July 26, 2022, as the Chicago Bears report to training camp at Halas Hall.
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Quarterbacks Justin Fields (1) and Andy Dalton (14) during take part in drills during Chicago Bears Family Fest at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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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 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 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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Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (33) guards Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) while a pass fly's over his head during the first quarter.
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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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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 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 passes in the second quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) stands with other players during the national anthem before the first quarter.
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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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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a touchdown pass in the third quarter.
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs the ball in the fourth quarter.
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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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Green Bay Packers cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles (22) kneels in the end zone before the first quarter.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs in a first down during the second quarter.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball during the third quarter.
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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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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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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) makes a touchdown catch past Chicago Bears outside linebacker Robert Quinn (94) and Chicago Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith (58) during the third quarter.
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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 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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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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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields passes against Clemson during the second half of the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans.
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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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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes the ball in the second quarter.
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David Gervase (left) cuts a hole in his neighbor's bar outfit while tailgating before the Bears play the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17 2021.
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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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A "Green Bay Sucks" bear sign sits on a table while fans tailgate before the Bears play the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after an injury in the third quarter against the Ravens at Soldier Field on Nov. 21, 2021.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) celebrates his touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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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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Quarterback Justin Fields practices on Aug. 1, 2022, during Bears training camp at Halas Hall.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs drills during OTAs at Halas Hall on June 9, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs with the ball as Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) prepares to make the tackle in the first quarter Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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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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Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy on the sideline in the fourth quarter.
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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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Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy walks off the field after a loss to the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field.
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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 (1) leads the team out Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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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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Chicago Bears rookie Justin Fields warms up on the first day of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 14, 2021.
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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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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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Quarterback Justin Fields practices Aug. 1, 2022, during Chicago Bears training camp at Halas Hall.
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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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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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Danielle Watson, Charlene Tomazin, Madison Gabouer and her father Kurt Gabouer take a shot while tailgating before the Bears play the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17 2021.
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Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches from the sidelines during the fourth quarter.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields looks for a receiver against Clemson in a CFP semifinal on Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans.
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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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Sean Farmer (left) and Brandon Manchak grill while tailgating before the Bears play the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17 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 running back Khalil Herbert (24) runs in a touchdown during the first quarter.
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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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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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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs in all alone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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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 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 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 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 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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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) flips into the end zone after running out of bounds on the 21-yard-line during the fourth quarter.
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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 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 throws during the 4th quarter against the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 24, 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 in a 67-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Lions at Soldier Field on Nov. 13, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields signs autographs for fans before playing the Texans at Soldier Field on Sept. 25, 2022.
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Fans cheer shortly before the Green Bay Packers score during the second quarter.
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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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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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Quarterback Justin Fields laughs during a news conference, June 14, 2022, during Chicago Bears minicamp at Halas Hall.
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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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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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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 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 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 (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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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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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up for a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields reacts after defeating Clemson 49-28 in a CFP semifinal at on Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans.
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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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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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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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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) celebrates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) in the first quarter.
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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 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 celebrates a touchdown pass with running back David Montgomery in the fourth quarter on Sept. 11, 2022, at Soldier Field.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) yells from behind the line during the first quarter.
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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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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 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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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws during pro day at Ohio State on March 30, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Fans walk through the concourse before the Chicago Bears play the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field.
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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 warms up for a game against the Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif.
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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 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 in a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the 49ers at Soldier Field on Oct. 31, 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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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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Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) celebrates in the end zone after running in a touchdown during the first quarter.
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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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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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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches from the sidelines during the third quarter.
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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 (1) looks to throw in the first quarter against the Raiders on Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) catches a ball as Green Bay Packers cornerback Isaac Yiadom (24) defends in the first quarter.
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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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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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Danielle Watson, Charlene Tomazin, Madison Gabouer and her father Kurt Gabouer take a shot while tailgating before the Bears play 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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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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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 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 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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Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up for a game against the Texans at Soldier Field on Sept. 25, 2022.
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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 runs out onto the field to warm up for a game against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 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 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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Quarterback Justin Fields speaks during a news conference at Chicago Bears training camp, Aug. 3, 2022, at Halas Hall
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Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Krys Barnes (51) watches Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) score a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
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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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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 (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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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields watches the Bulls play the Toronto Raptors at the United Center, Jan. 26, 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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Fans walk outside the stadium before the Chicago Bears play the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17 2021, in Chicago.
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Scott Subeck smokes a cigar while tailgating before the Bears play the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17 2021.
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Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) walks along the sideline in the fourth quarter.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields and running back David Montgomery (32) take the field to face the Steelers on Nov. 8, 2021, at Heinz Field.
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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Robert Quinn (94) and inside linebacker Roquan Smith (left) are unable to stop Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) from jumping into the end zone to score a touchdown in the third quarter.
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Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (85) blocks Chicago Bears outside linebacker Robert Quinn (94) during the second quarter.
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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 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 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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Members of the Chicago Bears offense and Green Bay Packers defense stand on the field during the first quarter.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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David Pantoja wears a bear head while tailgating before the Bears play the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17 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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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields hands off to running back Khalil Herbert on the first day of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 14, 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 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 throws a pass in the first quarter against the Lions at Soldier Field on Oct. 3, 2021.
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Injured Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks the field on Jan. 2, 2022, before the home finale against the Giants at Soldier Field.
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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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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields leaves the field after the game Jan. 2, 2022, at Soldier Field. The Bears defeated the Giants 29-3.
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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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Quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass during the Chicago Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 15, 2021.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) stands behind the line during the second quarter.
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Bears quarterbacks Andy Dalton (left) and Justin Fields warm up for a game against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) and Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos (31) guard Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) and Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (84) while they miss a pass from Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) on 4th and 26 in the final minutes of the fourth quarter.
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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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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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Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (33) and Chicago Bears free safety Eddie Jackson (4) tackle Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) during the second quarter.
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Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the third quarter.
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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 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 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 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 runs the ball during the second quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Robert Quinn (bottom) and inside linebacker Roquan Smith are unable to stop Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) from jumping into the end zone to score a touchdown in the third quarter.
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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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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs on the field on the first day of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 14, 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 (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 warms up before the Week 4 against the Giants on Oct. 12, 2022, at MetLife Stadium.
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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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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Indiana during the first half of a game on Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio.
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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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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 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 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 (1) lines up for stretching during OTAs at Halas Hall on June 9, 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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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields stretches on the first day of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 14, 2021.
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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 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 quarterback Justin Fields takes the field on Nov. 6, 2022, at Soldier Field. The Dolphins defeated the Bears 35-32.
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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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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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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields runs with the ball against Clemson during the CFP semifinal on Jan. 1, 2021, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up for a game against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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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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Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes against the Dolphins in the first quarter on Nov. 6, 2022.
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Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson warms up for a game against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up on the first day of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 14, 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 (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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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 running back Khalil Herbert (24) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter.
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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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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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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates after running in a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
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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 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 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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Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) celebrates with other players after running in a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown in third quarter.
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Fans tailgate before the Bears play the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17 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.

By Dan Wiederer | dwiederer@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune

PUBLISHED: October 21, 2021 at 5:22 p.m. | UPDATED: October 21, 2021 at 9:51 p.m.

The Chicago Bears are continuing preparations for Sunday’s game in Tampa, Fla., against the reigning Super Bowl champion Buccaneers. Coming off a 24-14 home loss to the Green Bay Packers, the Bears are heavy underdogs in their attempt to upset Tom Brady and Co. Here’s what we learned Thursday at Halas Hall.

1. The Bears are preparing Justin Fields to face a high volume and wide array of pressure looks this weekend.

For a rookie quarterback, the task of solving the Buccaneers defense won’t be easy. Not only do the Bucs have one of the most formidable front sevens in the NFL, defensive coordinator Todd Bowles leans on a blitz-heavy approach to attack opposing offenses.

Fields will have to stay poised and be mentally in tune with what he’s seeing. And as Bears offensive coordinator Bill Lazor emphasized Thursday, everyone on offense will have to be sharp to account for the pressures they encounter.

Said Lazor: “You hope that everything you face, even if it’s unusual or even if it’s coming series to series in different ways, falls into the rules we first put in during training camp. … Communicate, be on the same page. As we’ve faced this (defensive) scheme with veteran quarterbacks, it’s really been the same thing.

“For Justin, it’s a great learning lesson for him. ‘Hey, this is why we install things the way we do in the offseason. This is why you have OTAs and you’re here in May and June to learn all the rules and get everyone together. Then you repeat it in training camp.’ “

Lazor is eager to see how Fields handles the Bucs.

“Throughout the course of the season you’re going to face some teams where their blitz schemes are small amounts and you can really zero in,” Lazor said. “Then you’re going to face some times like this, where (the Buccaneers) have a wide variety (of blitzes) and you just have to stay with your rules. It’ll be good learning for him.”

2. The Tom Brady-Justin Fields quarterback battle is notable on several fronts.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waits in the tunnel before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 14, 2021.

For starters, Fields is literally half Brady’s age, giving the game the greatest age disparity between starting quarterbacks in NFL history. Brady celebrated his 44th birthday in August and Fields turned 22 in March.

In addition, while Brady, a University of Michigan product, will be making his 306th regular-season start Sunday, it will be his first against an opposing quarterback from Ohio State.

“That’s interesting,” Brady said Thursday with a smirk. “Why are there not a lot of Ohio State quarterbacks in the pros? A lot of Michigan guys over the years. But not a lot of Ohio State guys.”

If Fields meets up with Brady before the game, he might want to issue a reminder that he and his Buckeyes beat Michigan 56-27 in 2019 and that Ohio State has won 15 of the last 16 meetings in the series.

Brady also was asked Thursday about his infamous slip-up in last season’s 20-19 loss to the Bears, during which he didn’t realize it was fourth down on his final incompletion of the night.

“Seems like a long time ago. But actually it wasn’t that long ago,” Brady said. “That hasn’t happened very often in my career. For some reason, that happened at that moment.”

Brady said last season’s stumble against the Bears was a tough loss that the Buccaneers learned from.

“There were a lot of self-inflicted issues. There were a lot of penalties. There were a lot of miscommunications,” Brady said. “There were a lot of things that weren’t clean. And then ultimately we had the chance to win the game in two-minute (drill) by going down and kicking a field goal and we don’t get the job done. Penalties. Not coming through in critical situations. …

“You have to stress that and continue to stress that all the time. It’s not like that’s ever a finished subject either. You have to work at it every day. You have to sharpen your skills.”

3. The Bears remain uncertain about the possibility for Robert Quinn to return in time for Sunday’s game.

Quinn was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday after testing positive for the virus. If he is vaccinated, he would be able to be taken off the reserve/COVID-19 list as soon as he is asymptomatic and produces two consecutive negative tests separated by 24 hours. In the meantime, Quinn remains away from the team.

Fellow edge rusher Khalil Mack again missed practice Thursday with the foot injury he is dealing with. Mack has missed nine of the last 11 Bears practices. Akiem Hicks (groin), Tashaun Gipson (hip), Bilal Nichols (knee) and Jakeem Grant (ankle) also didn’t participate Thursday.

Allen Robinson (ankle) and Caleb Johnson (knee) both returned in a limited capacity. Darnell Mooney (groin) and J.P. Holtz (quad) also were limited.

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