2 min read • September 10, 2020
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Nick Foles - QB
Nick Foles broke his clavicle in his first game with the Jaguars and is now a Chicago Bear. Foles had collarbone surgery and did return after a stint on injured reserve but eventually lost his job to Gardner Minshew after going 0-4 on the season. He passed for 736 yards, three touchdowns and two picks with a 65.1% completion rate, and while a lackluster 2019 performance might dim him in the view of some, let’s not forget he’s got a Super Bowl MVP and a Pro Bowl on his resume. In the right system, he beat the greatest dynasty of our time on the biggest stage, and while we’ve seen dominant performances from him throughout his career, he’ll need to find some consistency on the field. Since clavicles heal reliably and it was his left non-throwing side, there are no health worries for Foles as he battles Trubisky for the Bears number one quarterback spot.
Mitch Trubisky - QB
Mitch Trubisky has had his share of shoulder issues on both sides. He dislocated his non-throwing shoulder (left) and had surgery this offseason. He also subluxed his throwing shoulder (right) in 2018 and missed two games. The left shoulder should be a non-issue after the procedure and rehab, but the right is the one to watch. Though he did not seem to have any issues last season due to injury, he did see a decline in his play, dropping from a 95.4 Passer rating in 2018 to a 83.0 Rating in 2019 as he led his team to an 8-7 record in 15 starts. Veteran pickup Nick Foles is a strong contender to start for the Bears in 2020, but regardless of how that camp battle plays out Trubisky should be ready for action.
David Montgomery - RB
Bears RB David Montgomery was carted off the field just now and football fans in Chicago are holding their breath. Watching his slip on tape, I don't anticipate something that requires surgery or will end his season. Worse injuries happen when the foot sticks in the ground. The mechanism is consistent with a left adductor groin muscle strain. Without an examination or imaging, it will be hard to judge the severity. Certainly, the adductor muscle is vital for a running backs acceleration and cutting ability but there are a range of potential absences. The season opener is two and a half weeks away, and the jury is still out on his status. The worst-case scenario would be a trip to IR where he would come back after missing eight games. The reality is likely somewhere in the middle. My best guess is that I hope he returns sometime in the month of September, and the fact that he was carted off doesn’t mean its a season ending injury. Sometimes the cart is just for convenience. Fans and fantasy owners can breathe a sigh of relief. Neither Montgomery or the Bears season is over.
IR/Opt-Out List
TE Darion Clark
NT Eddie Goldman
CB Artie Burns
CB Michael Joseph
CB Tre Roberson
S Jordan Lucas
K Eddie Pinero
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