Cutler back at QB

Jay Cutler’s return has come at the right time for the Bears. Cutler is back as the starter after five weeks away with a thumb sprain as a replacement Brian Hoyer, who went on injured reserve with a broken left arm.

Bears coach John Fox is thankful to have Cutler healthy enough to play, even if earlier he hinted there was a chance Hoyer could keep the job. While Cutler was away, Hoyer played five-plus games without an interception and a 98.0 passer rating.

“He doesn’t have a choice, I guess, at this point,” Cutler said about Fox. “Brian is out, so I’ve got to go.”

PATRIOTS: New England made two trades on Tuesday, dealing tight end A.J. Derby to the Broncos for a 2017 fifth-round pick and acquiring linebacker Kyle Van Noy from the Lions.

DOLPHINS: Safety Bacarri Rambo signed with Mi- ami to reinforce depth in the secondary following safety Reshad Jones’ season-ending shoulder injury.

JAGUARS: Defensive tackle Roy Miller will miss the rest of the season because of a torn right Achilles tendon. Miller left Sunday’s game against the Raiders and did not return.

FALCONS: Atlanta added insurance for injured running back Tevin Coleman by signing three running backs, including former Jet Stevan Ridley.

BRONCOS: Authorities said a fan has died after falling 30 to 50 feet at Denver’s stadium after Monday night’s game against the Texans, The man’s name was not released.

Also, police are investigating a burglary at the home of Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware which he reported when he returned home from Monday night’s game.