Rookie Justin Fields will remain the Chicago Bears‘ starting quarterback going forward this season, coach Matt Nagy announced Wednesday.
Nagy had previously said veteran Andy Dalton would regain the starting job once he was healthy enough to return from a knee injury that has sidelined him the past two weeks.
“I told you the last couple of weeks we’ve some good conversations internally,” Nagy said. “It’s helped us in the last couple weeks.
“Continuing that process this week it’s led to making the decision to move with Justin as the starter.”
Fields led the Bears to a 24-14 victory over the Detroit Lions last Sunday in his second start of the season.
“We’ve been patient with this, we’ve grown with him, we’re proud of Justin,” Nagy said. “He’s been a great teammate from the very beginning.”
So far this season, Fields has completed 25 of 52 pass attempts (48.1%) for 347 yards and two interceptions. He also has rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
