Injury Report: Week 9 vs Bears
Bears likely to be without starting QB Justin Fields
Chicago Bears starting quarterback Justin Fields is likely to miss Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins due to a shoulder injury, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Fields suffered the injury in the Bears' 33-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. He was replaced by Trevor Siemian, who will likely start in his place against the Dolphins.
Fields has been one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the NFL this season, rushing for 683 yards and seven touchdowns. He has also thrown for 1,467 yards and 11 touchdowns with seven interceptions.
Other Bears injuries
The Bears are also dealing with a number of other injuries, including:
- Wide receiver Darnell Mooney (ankle) is questionable
- Tight end Cole Kmet (thigh) is questionable
- Offensive tackle Teven Jenkins (back) is questionable
- Defensive end Robert Quinn (knee) is questionable
- Linebacker Roquan Smith (hip) is questionable
Dolphins relatively healthy
The Dolphins are relatively healthy heading into Sunday's game. Their only major injury is to starting cornerback Byron Jones, who is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon.
The Dolphins will be looking to bounce back from a 31-27 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. They are now 5-3 on the season and in second place in the AFC East.