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Halas Intrigue, Episode 203: The Global Pandemic Episode

Coronavirus infections are on the rise across pro and college sports, and the Bears are especially hard-hit.

By Sun-Times staff

Bears coach Matt Nagy might be without his coordinators Monday night against the Vikings.

The Bears are getting overrun by the coronavirus. What in the world can the team do? Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash analyze a strange week that might just be getting worse.

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