Fields will start at quarterback for Bears on Sunday
Days after Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy was adamant that Andy Dalton would remain the starter, he announced Wednesday that the rookie Justin Fields will start at quarterback Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.
Fields relieved Dalton in the second half during a Week 2 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals after Dalton exited with a knee injury that will keep him “week to week.”
DOLPHINS: Tua Tagovailoa has fractured ribs and will miss Sunday’s game in Las Vegas against the Raiders, Dolphins coach Brian Flores announced Wednesday. Backup Jacoby Brissett, who played most of last Sunday’s 35-0 loss to the Buffalo Bills, will start against the Raiders and be backed up by Reid Sinnett.
BUCCANEERS: Tampa Bay placed wide receiver Antonio Brown on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, making his availability for Week 3’s game against the Los Angeles Rams uncertain.
COWBOYS: Dallas placed linebacker Keanu Neal on the COVID-19 reserve list Wednesday, making it possible the club will be without a key player for the third consecutive game to start the season because of health and safety protocols.
STEELERS: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, outside linebackers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, wide receiver Diontae Johnson and cornerback Joe Haden and inside linebacker Devin Bush are among a growing list of players dealing with issues as the Steelers (1-1) prepare to host Cincinnati (1-1) on Sunday. Defensive lineman Tyson Alualu is now on injured reserve after undergoing surgery Monday on his fractured right ankle. Roethlisberger is dealing with an injury to his left pectoral. Watt, Highsmith, Bush and Haden are all dealing with groin injuries. Reports have said Watt might be available for Sunday’s game.