Report: Bears 'not set' on bringing Mitchell Trubisky back in 2021
The 2020 season has been anything but normal, especially for Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, who had a rather tumultuous campaign.
Trubisky began the season as Chicago's starting quarterback before being benched in favor of Nick Foles following a Week 3 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Bears head coach Matt Nagy then turned back to the 26-year-old in Week 12.
The North Carolina product is now slated to start Sunday's wild-card round matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Despite leading Chicago into the playoffs, the franchise reportedly isn't set on bringing Trubisky back in 2021, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
It's not necessarily surprising that the Bears aren't committed to Trubisky, especially after declining his fifth-year option before the season began. However, some NFL executives believe the Bears will consider re-signing the 2017 second overall pick after leading the franchise to three wins in its last four games.
In nine starts this season, Trubisky went 6-3, completing 67% of his passes for 2,055 yards and six touchdowns against eight interceptions. He also ran for 195 yards and a score.
If the Bears don't re-sign Trubisky, or he signs elsewhere, they'll have to rely on Foles, who is under contract through the 2022 season. The team could also draft a quarterback or look at options in free agency.
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