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Bears Quarterback Sidelined By Coronavirus Before Season Finale
Shortly after being named the starter for the Bears' final game Sunday, quarterback Justin Fields has entered the COVID-19 protocol.
CHICAGO — Bears quarterback Justin Fields has been sidelined by coronavirus, the team announced on Twitter.
The news came days after Fields had been named the starter for the season finale against the Vikings after recovering from an injury. Now his availability is in doubt.
Fields, who is vaccinated against coronavirus, can return as early as a day after testing positive if he is asymptomatic and produces test results that meet NFL requirements for clearing the league's COVID-19 protocol.
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It's the latest let down in a rocky rookie year for Fields, who has started 10 games, completed 58.9 percent of his passes for 1,870 yards with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions and rushed for 420 yards and two touchdowns.
#Bears roster move: We have placed QB Justin Fields on Reserve/COVID-19.
— Chicago Bears (@BearsPR) January 6, 2022
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