Bears ‘need more time’ before deciding on QB Justin Fields starting vs. Lions

Fields was on the sideline the last four games because of a dislocated thumb. (AP Photos)

Bears quarterback Justin Fields practiced Monday with his injured throwing hand lightly taped and appears to be on track to return Sunday when the Bears visit the Lions, but coach Matt Eberflus was noncommittal.

“We just need more time,” he said. “We need team work [in practice]. We need that and we’ll eventually get there. We’re just not there right now.”