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Bears Rumors: Justin Fields Has 'a Few Cracked Ribs' But 'Should Return Shortly'

A five-game losing streak and questions about head coach Matt Nagy's future aren't the only things the Chicago Bears have to worry about heading into Thursday's contest against the Detroit Lions.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported rookie quarterback Justin Fields, who will not play against Detroit, "suffered a few cracked ribs." Fortunately for the Bears, an MRI revealed "tiny fractures, not deemed major, and Fields should return shortly."

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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