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If Fields is unable to play in Week 7 due to injury, rookie quarterback Tyson Bargent will replace Fields.
Chicago – Quarterback Chicago Bears, Justin Fieldsdislocated his right thumb and is doubtful for the game. las vegas raiders In week seven, head coach said Matt Eberflus This Monday.
field Injured in the team’s third game loss Bear 19-13 against minnesota vikings on Sunday. X-rays came back negative, but he underwent an MRI on Monday.
“There’s no deadline right now,” he said. Eberforus. “It really depends on the grip strength. There is natural swelling with an injury, so we should know more over the weekend.”
Eberforus point out Bear they are expected to know field He will need surgery on his thumb in a few days.The team’s head coach Bear He said he had not received any reports on the MRI results and reiterated that he was capable field Getting the ball will be the most important thing in determining the next move.
field I worked with a strength and conditioning coach Harrah’s Hall this Monday, and Eberforus Revealing he wanted to “give it time” for the swelling to go down.
“That doesn’t seem like a negative thing,” he commented. Eberforus When asked whether field He has a torn ligament, “but we’ll see where he is.”
field He injured his thumb after landing on his right arm while being sacked by a Los Angeles defensive end. Vikings, Danielle Hunterin the first preview chicago of the third period.at the same time field Falling to the ground in an attempt to throw the ball in the direction of the runner Darlington Evans.
After visiting the damage shop, field I walked back to the locker room with a towel covering my right hand. He was initially listed as a possible returner but was ruled out shortly after.
rookie quarterback Tyson Bargent Debut National Football League quite field On Sunday, he completed 10 of 14 passes for 83 yards with an interception and a 1-yard touchdown run for the team’s only touchdown. chicago.
“I think he works really hard,” he said. Eberforus of Bargent. “Obviously, whether it’s the first series or whatever, it’s not ideal. I think you have to give him credit. He’s a backup quarterback, a young guy, and I thought he came in and showed character.
“…He showed it on that touchdown. A lot of stuff came out of it. Tyson at that meeting. “
Bargentan undrafted rookie shepherd universityowns the absolute record for touchdown passes this season National Collegiate Athletic Association (159) and is the owner of the trademark Second Group passing yards (17,034) and total touchdowns (171).Signatory chicago May surpassed current passers Cleveland Browns, PJ Walkerwho spent the offseason with Bearearning a spot on the initial 53-man roster.
Eberforus He said he didn’t believe it Bear They need to simplify their strategy Bargent if you start field October 22nd.
“Of course, we always worry about that,” he admits. Eberforus. “You’re one game away. You’re one game away from getting in there, and Tyson He has earned this position by virtue of the opportunities he has created for himself. And, we’ll definitely do that in the future, that’s for sure. “
The team’s head coach Bear Two reports of injuries were also disclosed on Monday. Eberforus Provide right back Nate Davis Upper ankle sprain Vikings and will not face Strategy.corner Terrell SmithHe explained that he has been ruled out due to illness since Friday and will be out for “three to four weeks” due to mononucleosis. Eberforus.