Head coach Matt Eberflus offered precious few details about Justin Fields’ health Monday, one day after the quarterback had X-rays on his left shoulder following a 27-24 loss to the Falcons. But it’s clear the Bears are weighing how to move forward with the quarterback whose physical running style has redefined the future of their franchise the past six weeks.
At issue will be Fields’ short- and long-term health, the paltry stakes for which the 3-8 Bears are playing and the value of continuing the offensive momentum they’ve gained. Shutting Fields down for a game or two — the Bears have a bye Dec. 11 — could help heal the second-year quarterback’s shoulder an help preserve his body.
