ANDY DALTON NEWS

Carr faces old friend Mack when Raiders host Bears

Raiders quarterback Derek Carr says he was heartbroken when his close friend Khalil Mack was traded away to Chicago three years ago

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Jahns: Matt Nagy on Andy Dalton: "One thing that he... - The Athletic Matt Nagy on Andy Dalton: "One thing that he has earned from me and our coaches is a hell of a lot of respect, because that guy is a freakin...

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Matt Nagy makes Justin Fields No. 1 Bears quarterback

After resisting the move in the past Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy has made Justin Fields his first-string quarterback going forward and has moved Andy Dalton into the backup role

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loses starting job Head coach Matt Nagy said Dalton (knee) has been demoted to the backup role, with rookie Justin Fields being named Chicago's starting quarterback Wednesday, Larry Mayer of the Bear...

Impact Nagy changed his mind after previously saying Dalton would be the starter once he recovered from a bone bruise in his knee. Dalton is scheduled to practice fully Wednesday, clearing the way for him to return to action as the No. 2 option Week 5 in Las Vegas. The coach could always change his mind again if Fields continues to struggle, but he'll likely give the rookie at least a few weeks to build up job security before considering another move.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

What Justin Fields provides that Andy Dalton doesn't, David Montgomery's value and more: 5 Bears takeaways Justin Fields' ability to connect on explosive plays down the field is a big difference from Andy Dalton for the Bears offense.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bears fans react to Matt Nagy's decision to make Andy Dalton QB1 if healthy Bears coach Matt Nagy told media on Monday that if Andy Dalton is healthy following his check-up on Wednesday, then he will continue to be Q...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bears Monday Rewind: Is Andy Dalton really still the starting QB? Plus snap counts and personnel observations It's another week of wondering what the Chicago Bears' plan will be at quarterback and why the tight ends aren't getting more targets.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Will Matt Nagy really stick to 'the plan' rather than give Justin Fields another start? The Chicago Bears coach says the decision relies on Andy Dalton's health the next 2 days. Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy’s determination to say he's sticking to the summer plan that Andy Dalton would start while Justin Fields learn...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Montgomery's knee injury means uncertainty for Bears offense

The Chicago Bears' offense started to click for the first time this season when David Montgomery's 106 rushing yards opened up the way for the downfield passing of Justin Fields to...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears coach Matt Nagy: 'When Andy Dalton's healthy, he's our starter' Bears quarterback Andy Dalton will start for the Bears this week against the Raiders if healthy, coach Matt Nagy told reporters Monday.Nagy...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Matt Nagy maintained that Andy Dalton is still... - The Athletic Matt Nagy maintained that Andy Dalton is still the Bears' starter when healthy, but it sure seems like he wants to know by Wednesday who wil...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

No decision on Week 5 starter yet Coach Matt Nagy said Monday that Dalton (knee) will start Week 5 if healthy, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Nagy appears intent on making a decision about his starter by Wednesday's first practice of the week. Rookie signal-caller Justin Fields avoided mistakes during Sunday's divisional win over the Lions, and he connected on a handful of deep throws, but a lack of touchdowns or significant rushing yards kept him from finding fantasy success. Meanwhile, Dalton's only complete game in a Bears uniform came Week 1 against the Rams, when he was held to 206 passing yards with one interception and one lost fumble.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bears inactives: Andy Dalton, Tashaun Gipson OUT vs. Lions The Bears released their inactives ahead of their game against the Lions, where QB Andy Dalton and S Tashaun Gipson are out.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Inactive against Lions Dalton (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact With Dalton out again, Justin Fields will make his second consecutive start after he completed six of 20 pass attempts while taking nine sacks in a Week 3 loss to Cleveland. Nick Foles will serve as the No. 2 option behind Fields.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bears downgrade Andy Dalton, announce Justin Fields will start at QB vs. Lions The Chicago Bears downgrade Andy Dalton, announce Justin Fields will start at QB vs. the Detroit Lions in Week 4

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Bears say rookie QB Justin Fields will start against Lions

The Chicago Bears say rookie quarterback Justin Fields will start against the Detroit Lions on Sunday

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears' Justin Fields to start vs. Lions, Andy Dalton (knee) listed as doubtful Fields started in the Bears' Week 3 loss against the Browns in place of Dalton, going 6-of-20 passing for 68 yards and nine sacks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Unlikely to play Sunday The Bears have downgraded Dalton (knee) to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions, which will give Justin Fields another spot start.

Impact After managing limited practices during Week 4 prep, Dalton was given a 'questionable' designation, likely to give the Bears a bit more time to examine the state of the bone bruise in his left knee. He likely just isn't healthy enough to retain the No. 1 quarterback job in Chicago, meaning a second absence in a row is on the horizon. With Dalton out again, Fields will be under center Sunday and looking to redeem himself after a dreadful 6-for-20 passing performance Week 3 in Cleveland. Behind Fields, Nick Foles is on hand to serve as Fields' backup.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Column: Will Andy Dalton or Justin Fields start Sunday for the Chicago Bears? Who will call plays? With this team, scrutiny is recommended. Will Andy Dalton or Justin Fields start Sunday against the Detroit Lions? Matt Nagy won't say. As with all things when it comes to Chicago B...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Chicago Bears will make game-time decision on whether Andy Dalton or Justin Fields start Chicago Bears managed just 1 yard passing against the Cleveland Browns and rookie Justin Fields was sacked nine times in his first NFL start...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Which QB is starting for the Bears? Game-time decision between Andy Dalton, Justin Fields Matt Nagy continues to keep his quarterback plans close to the vest.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Andy Dalton: Media availability ' Press Conference Quarterback Andy Dalton speaks with the media Friday at Halas Hall.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears waiting until game time to announce QB against Lions

The Chicago Bears will wait until game time to announce their starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against Detroit, choosing between Andy Dalton and rookie Justin Fields

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS