ANDY DALTON NEWS

Dealing with hand fracture Dalton (hand) is expected to be available for Monday Night Football against the Vikings in Week 15, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Rapoport reports that the Dalton's non-throwing hand has a small break, but it doesn't require surgery and should heal within a week. If Dalton is available for Week 15, he will resume backing up rookie Justin Fields, which would shift Nick Foles back to No. 3 on the depth chart.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks out against Packers

The Chicago Bears’ defensive line won’t have Akiem Hicks but is getting Mario Edwards Jr. back for their Sunday night game with the Green Bay Packers

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Fishbain: Bears inactives: Akiem Hicks, Andy Dalton... - The Athletic Bears inactives: Akiem Hicks, Andy Dalton, Marquise Goodwin, Teez Tabor, Ryan Nall, Jesper Horsted Allen Robinson and David Montgomery are o...

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Doubtful with Fields good to go Dalton (hand) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Dalton was unable to practice in any capacity throughout the week. Luckily for the Bears, Dalton's expected absence coincides with the return of Justin Fields (ribs). Nick Foles will back up Fields if Dalton sits.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Absent again Thursday Dalton (hand) did not practice Thursday.

Impact The 34-year-old has missed consecutive practices to open the week while dealing with a hand injury he suffered in Week 13. It was announced Wednesday that Justin Fields will start against the Packers on Sunday, so regardless of his health, Dalton will not be under center to open the game against Green Bay.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bears get their chance at payback against Packers, Rodgers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has dominated the Chicago Bears during his Hall of Fame-caliber career and isn’t shy about pointing that out

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers seek to complete season sweep of slumping Bears

The Green Bay Packers will try to continue their drive toward a third straight NFC North title as they host the Chicago Bears on Sunday

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fields set to return to Bears' lineup after missing 2 games

Justin Fields is set to return to the Chicago Bears’ lineup

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not practicing, no longer starting Dalton (hand) won't take part in Wednesday's practice, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Meanwhile, head coach Matt Nagy relayed Wednesday that Justin Fields (ribs) has been medically cleared and will start Sunday at Green Bay. Nagy also noted that it's unclear if Dalton or Nick Foles will serve as Fields' backup Week 14, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Such a determination likely will come down to Dalton mixing into drills in some capacity Thursday and/or Friday as he tends to an injury to his non-throwing hand, but in any case, he's back in a reserve role with Fields healthy.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bears assessing QB Justin Fields' ability to face Green Bay

The Chicago Bears turn their attention back to Justin Fields after Andy Dalton's four interceptions in Sunday's loss to Arizona

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucky's Breakdown: Cards, Bucs, Eagles win on the road, Steelers stay alive, Lions get on the board

The Cardinals and Bucs cruise. Plus, Gardner Minshew saves the Eagles, and the Lions win! Bucky Brooks breaks it down.

DECEMBER 6, 2021

49ers' Cannon taken off field in ambulance after collision

San Francisco 49ers backup running back Trenton Cannon was taken off the field in an ambulance after a scary collision on the opening kickoff in a 30-23 loss at Seattle

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dalton's interceptions send Bears to loss against Cardinals

Andy Dalton and the Chicago Bears suffered through a miserable day in the rain, wind and cold Sunday and had a 33-22 defeat at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals to show for it, th...

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andy Dalton: Media Availability ' Press Conference QB Andy Dalton addresses the media on Sunday after the Bears' 33-22 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears QB Andy Dalton on his brutal day: 'I had 2 tackles today, unfortunately' Bears QB Andy Dalton threw four interceptions in a loss to the Cardinals, where he made a tackle on two of those picks.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Injures non-throwing hand Coach Matt Nagy said that Dalton injured his non-throwing hand in the Bears' 33-22 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday Adam Hoge of NBCSChicago reports.

Impact Dalton completed 26 of 41 passes for 229 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions along with two rushes for six yards. He was under heavy pressure all day while the Cardinals did a solid job of taking Darnell Mooney away. Of his four interceptions, two came on passes that were misplayed by his receivers, though he did salvage his fantasy day with a pair of scoring passes in the second half after the Bears fell behind by 17 points. If his hand injury isn't significant, he'll continue to be a marginal option in leagues that start two quarterbacks until Justin Fields (ribs) returns to the lineup.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Dalton finds Jimmy Graham for two-point conversion Bears TE Jimmy Graham catches a pass from QB Andy Dalton in the end zone to convert the two-point try.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Andy Dalton floats perfect pass to Jakeem Grant Sr. for 8-yard TD Jakeem Grant Sr. reels in a perfect Andy Dalton throw over the outstretched hand of a Cardinals defender and runs into the end zone for an 8...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Murray throws for 2 TDs, runs for 2 as Cardinals beat Bears

Kyler Murray threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more in his return from an ankle injury and the Arizona Cardinals beat the struggling Chicago Bears 33-22

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jalen Thompson picks off Dalton's opening drive pass in Bears territory Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson picks off Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton's opening drive pass in Chicago Bears territory.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM

Dan Pompei: Andy Dalton, the new DK Metcalf. - The Athletic Andy Dalton, the new DK Metcalf.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

QB Andy Dalton will start for the Chicago Bears against the Arizona Cardinals, and OT Teven Jenkins will be activated, opening the door for his NFL debut Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is not expected to return from his ribs injury Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, leaving Andy Da...

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Bears to go with Andy Dalton as QB starter against Cardinals

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy sees quarterback Justin Fields' broken ribs improving but not enough to play against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS