The Latest Breaking News from Matt Eberflus

Bears keeping Justin Fields under wraps

Coach Matt Eberflus said Fields and “selected starters” will not play against the Colts on Saturday “because of the work we’ve done” in joint practices Wednesday and Thursday. He also said Fields might not play in the preseason finale against the Bills next week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2023

Bears QB Justin Fields will not play Saturday vs. Colts

Justin Fields and other select starters won't suit up, according to head coach Matt Eberflus

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 18, 2023

Photos from Day 1 of Bears-Colts joint practices

The Bears and Colts held their first joint practice on Wednesday. Take a look at the action:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 17, 2023

Yannick Ngakoue making progress in Bears defense

The veteran defensive end, who arrived in camp last Tuesday, did not play against the Titans — and might not play Saturday against the Colts. But he is confident enough in his practice regimen that he’ll be ready when the bell rings on Sept. 10 against the Packers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023

Bears coach Matt Eberflus still deciding on playing time for QB Justin Fields vs. Colts

With joint practices Wednesday and Thursday, the Bears could opt to get Fields game-like work in those sessions instead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023

Bears top LB Tremaine Edmunds remains out with injury

The Bears’ defense is missing several key players who are hurt, and offensively, wide receiver Chase Claypool remained out. Matt Eberflus was uncertain who would be traveling to Indiana this week for joint practices with the Colts.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023

Bears’ Velus Jones: ‘I’ve got to make a smarter play’ after muffed punt

Jones’ fumbling has, for the second straight preseason, become a reason for concern during camp. He fumbled the first ball he touched in a preseason game last year, then coughed it up three times during the regular season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023

Bears HC Matt Eberflus feels ‘good’ about progress of injured players

Matt Eberflus reiterated he feels good about the statuses of injured Bears player, saying they're "on track."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 14, 2023

Bears offense found success in screen game vs. Titans

Things couldn't have started better for the Bears' starting offense this preseason.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 13, 2023

10 Takeaways from the Bears 23-17 win over the Titans

From Trevis Gipson's dominant day to Velus Jones' continued struggles, here are our takeaways from Saturday's Bears preseason victory.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 13, 2023