ANDY DALTON NEWS

Dalton embraces chance with Bears, knowing Fields behind him

Andy Dalton is embracing his opportunity with the Chicago Bears

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Teams mull decision when to start rookie QBs

Top two overall draft picks Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are set to step right in and become starting NFL quarterbacks in Week 1 of their rookie season

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Fields makes his 1st start, Bears beat Titans 27-24

Nick Foles threw a 54-yard touchdown pass to Jesper Horsted with 6:51 left and the Chicago Bears held off the Tennessee Titans 27-24 to wrap the preseason

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plenty of familiar faces playing in new places around NFL

Lots of familiar faces are playing new places around the NFL this season

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Bears Training Camp Notebook 2021 Day 19: Matt Nagy sticking with Andy Dalton Matt Nagy has made his decision for starting quarterback of the Chicago Bears as he's going with Andy Dalton in Week 1.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bears to start Fields in preseason finale, Dalton in Week 1

The Chicago Bears will start rookie quarterback Justin Fields in the preseason finale Saturday at Tennessee against the Titans

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Fields will start Bears' final preseason game, paving way for Andy Dalton to start Week 1: NFL news roundup Justin Fields will start the Bears' final preseason game on Saturday against the Titans, which means Andy Dalton will be the Week 1 starter...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Justin Fields will start Chicago Bears' preseason finale, Andy Dalton remains Week 1 starter Justin Fields will see more time this week, but Matt Nagy remains committed to Andy Dalton as the Bears' starting quarterback.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Bears name Andy Dalton starter over Justin Fields despite boos, mixed results Chicago goes with 10-year veteran Andy Dalton for Week 1 game against Rams

AUGUST 24, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Matt Nagy Hints Andy Dalton is on Short Leash The Chicago Bears quarterback situation is finally getting some clarity. Justin Fields has been named the starting quarterback for the Bears...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Lamb in virus protocol as Cowboys go virtual with meetings

Receiver CeeDee Lamb is among three more Dallas Cowboys players in COVID-19 protocols, making it five players and coaches sidelined by coronavirus concerns as the club switched to...

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears' Justin Fields defends Andy Dalton after fans boo him: 'Andy is a human being too' Justin Fields doesn't want Bears fans chanting his name while Andy Dalton is on the field.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

As long as the Bears keep starting Andy Dalton over Justin Fields, it's going to be awkward Andy Dalton finds himself in an awkward position with the fan base openly rooting against him as rookie Justin Fields waits in the wings.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

NFL Preseason: Top moments from Saturday's 10-game lineup

Justin Fields, Zach Wilson and others took the field for Saturday's action-packed preseason slate. Here are the top moments!

AUGUST 22, 2021

QB Rush solid for Cowboys in 20-14 preseason loss to Texans

Cooper Rush’s days as the backup to Dak Prescott in Dallas might not be over

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears QB Justin Fields keeps winning the popularity contest, but it's still Andy Dalton's job Rookie Justin Fields did more to excite Bears fans than Andy Dalton in the second preseason game, but it's still Dalton's job for Week 1.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Despite uninspiring showing, Matt Nagy is sticking with Andy Dalton Matt Nagy is sticking to his plan to have Andy Dalton as the starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears in Week 1.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Nagy confirms starting Week 1 role Coach Matt Nagy said Dalton will start against the Rams in Week 1, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Impact Nagy said the Bears need to see Dalton in the regular season, which may or may not be his reason for standing by journeyman veteran over Justin Fields, the 11th overall pick from the 2021 draft. The Bears offensive line is questionable and might be uniquely vulnerable to Week 1 opponent Aaron Donald, so it wouldn't be shocking if the Bears wanted to keep Fields out of those treacherous waters. With that said, even if the Bears are in part trying to protect Fields, Dalton could earn a longer leash if he plays competently in that tough matchup. As much as Fields is the inevitable future for the Bears, it seems Nagy is committed to giving Dalton at least one chance to prove himself as the team's starting quarterback of the present.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses 73-yard touchdown Dalton completed 11 of his 17 pass attempts for 146 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo.

Impact Dalton played the entire first half, leading six offensive drives. Half of those possessions ended after three plays, with an interception ending an additional drive. Dalton did connect with Rodney Adams for a 73-yard touchdown midway through the second quarter, making up the majority of his production on the day. The Bears seem willing to stick with Dalton as their starting quarterback to begin the season, but he's unlikely to hold onto the role for the entire campaign.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trubisky shines as Bills roll past Bears with 41-15 win

Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky returned to Soldier Field and led the Buffalo Bills to a 41-15 victory over his former team, the Chicago Bears

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS