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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Jason Lieser

Bears QB Justin Fields has separated shoulder with ‘partially torn ligaments’

Justin Fields hurt his left shoulder late in the loss to the Falcons on Sunday. (John Bazemore/AP)

Bears quarterback Justin Fields clarified that his left shoulder injury is “a separated shoulder with partially torn ligaments, basically an AC joint.”

While Fields is a right-handed passer, the injury hinders his throwing motion. He said he was in intense pain during Wednesday’s walk-through when he passed or handed off, and there certainly is concern about him taking hits on runs.

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