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Halas Intrigue, Episode 269: Bears wave the white flag

Now with coach Matt Eberflus announcing that Justin Fields will sit out the season finale, it’s time to look ahead.

By Sun-Times staff

Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks to the locker room at Soldier Field. — Justin Fields’ season is over.

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears’ decision to sit QB Justin Fields for Sunday’s season finale in hopes of getting the No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick.

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