Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields sustained and played through a reported dislocated shoulder during Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
After the practice, Fields said his understanding of the injury is a"separated shoulder, partially torn ligament. Basically an AC Joint.”Still, left the door open to taking the field in Sunday’s Week 12 matchup with the New York Jets. Noting that if the game was today, he probably wouldn’t play.With a 3-8 record, it’s surprising that Fields playing injured is even an option, but the hope for his quick return is understandable.
After throwing for seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions as a rookie, the cleats Fields wore to rush for 178 yards on Nov. 6 against Miami and set the record for most quarterback rushing yards in a game are nowWhile his breakout has benefitted the Bears offense, he leads the league in sacks taken with 40 for a loss of 238 yards.
If Fields does sit, fifth-year quarterback Trevor Siemian will start in his absence. This is the 30-year-old's first year in Chicago after passing for 1,154 yards, 11 touchdowns and three interceptions in six appearances with the New Orleans Saints.
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