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Justin Fields Cleared to Start for Bears vs. Packers After Suffering Rib Injury

Justin Fields will start at quarterback for the Chicago Bears on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers after being cleared from his rib injury, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

The rookie has missed the last two games after suffering the injury during the Week 11 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Rapoport reported testing revealed "a few cracked ribs."

Andy Dalton has started the past two games and has made six appearances so far in 2021, but the veteran will return to the bench.

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