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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Jason Lieser

Bears bristle at late, malicious hits on QB Justin Fields

Justin Fields took eight quarterback hits in addition to hits on his run plays Sunday. (Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

The Bears once again are asking the NFL to step in and prevent an ongoing problem of late and dangerous hits on quarterback Justin Fields.

Coach Matt Eberflus said Monday the team is persistent in appealing to the league to pay more attention to it, and safety Jaquan Brisker believes opposing players are being coached to hit Fields in the head and late.

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