LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears veteran quarterback Andy Dalton will start instead of rookie Justin Fields (ribs) on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Matt Nagy announced on Friday.
"As far as for the game Andy Dalton's going to start on Sunday, Nick Foles will be the backup," Nagy said after practice. "Justin's making good progress, just not there yet medically for the clearance."
Fields has not played since he injured his ribs versus the Baltimore Ravens on Nov. 21.
Despite a short-turnaround last week, Dalton played well in Chicago's victory over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.