According to Mike Garafolo, the Bears are hopeful that QB Justin Fields will be able to start Thursday night's game against the Panthers despite his thumb injury. Fields returned to limited practice on Friday but still has issues with his hand. He will need to make progress in a short period of time to be ready for the game. QB Tyson Bagent will start against the Saints today.

• Justin Fields is hopeful to start Thursday night's game against the Panthers despite his thumb injury.
• Fields returned to limited practice on Friday but still has issues with his hand.
• He will need to make progress in a short period of time to be ready for the game.
• Tyson Bagent will start at QB for the Bears against the Saints today.