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  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky leaves the field in the fourth...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky leaves the field in the fourth quarter on Oct. 20, 2019, at Soldier Field.

  • Injured Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky walks off the field after...

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    Injured Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky walks off the field after the loss in London to the Raiders on Oct. 6, 2019.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) celebrates as the team finishes...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) celebrates as the team finishes the first half against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky is pressured by Saints outside linebacker...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky is pressured by Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis in the third quarter on Oct. 20, 2019, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky hugs Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes after...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky hugs Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes after the Week 16 game at Soldier Field on Dec. 22, 2019.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky and receiver Allen Robinson celebrate a win...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky and receiver Allen Robinson celebrate a win over the Rams on Dec. 9, 2018, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) talks in the huddle in the...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) talks in the huddle in the first quarter against the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) hits the ground after running...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) hits the ground after running for a few yards during the second half against the Lions at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws a touchdown pass to wide...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Victor Cruz during the first half of the preseason opener against the Broncos at Solider Field on Aug. 10, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky hugs Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers after...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky hugs Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers after the Bears defeated the Packers to clinch the NFC North title on Dec. 16, 2018, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky gets ready to handoff to running...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky gets ready to handoff to running back David Montgomery in the first quarter at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 15, 2019.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky and Khalil Mack speak before a...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky and Khalil Mack speak before a game against the Giants on Sept. 20, 2020, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky chats on the bench with teammates...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky chats on the bench with teammates before a game against the Lions at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) heads to the sideline after...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) heads to the sideline after throwing a touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against the Seahawks at Soldier Field on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky wears a sling while walking the...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky wears a sling while walking the sideline in the third quarter against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Sept. 29, 2019.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) looks down to offensive live...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) looks down to offensive live during the firstst quarter against the Vikingsat U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky gets a drink as he watches...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky gets a drink as he watches Nick Foles during training camp on Aug. 25, 2020, at Halas Hall.

  • Green Packers linebacker Nick Perry sacks  Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky...

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    Green Packers linebacker Nick Perry sacks  Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and forces a fumble late in the fourth quarter on Sept. 9, 2018, in Green Bay.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky celebrates with receiver Allen Robinson after...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky celebrates with receiver Allen Robinson after they connected on a touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Texans on Dec. 13, 2020, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky carries the ball as Lions defensive...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky carries the ball as Lions defensive end Nick Williams gives chase in the fourth quarter Dec. 6, 2020, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) walks on the field during...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) walks on the field during the first half against the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Glendale, Ariz.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) makes a pass as Eagles...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) makes a pass as Eagles defensive ends Brandon Graham (55) and Chris Long (56) apply pressure in the fourth quarter of a wild-card round game at Soldier Field on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) runs past the Packers defense...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) runs past the Packers defense in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky gets pumped up before a preseason...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky gets pumped up before a preseason game against the Panthers at Soldier Field on Aug. 8, 2019.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky walks off the field after a...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky walks off the field after a loss to the Colts on Oct. 4, 2020, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) reacts after a touchdown reception...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) reacts after a touchdown reception by Michael Burton in the first quarter of the Hall of Fame Game against the Ravens at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 2, 2018.

  • Bears quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky (10) and Chase Daniel (4) enter...

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    Bears quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky (10) and Chase Daniel (4) enter the field to warm up before a game against the Patriots at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) celebrates his touchdown during the...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) celebrates his touchdown during the third quarter on Dec. 24, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky celebrates with receiver Anthony Miller after...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky celebrates with receiver Anthony Miller after the two connectec for a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter on Sept. 13, 2020, in Detroit.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) celebrates the teram's 27-24 win...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) celebrates the teram's 27-24 win against the Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

  • Mitch Trubisky warms up before an exhibition against the Titans...

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    Mitch Trubisky warms up before an exhibition against the Titans on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky hands off the ball to running...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky hands off the ball to running back Taquan Mizzell (33) in the first half of a preseason game against the Bengals on Aug. 9, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky takes a picture for a fan...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky takes a picture for a fan before a preseason game against the Titans at Soldier Field on Aug. 29, 2019.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky stands in the tunnel before a...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky stands in the tunnel before a preseason game against the Broncos during a preseason game on Aug. 18, 2018 in Denver.

  • Bears quarterback MitchTrubisky (10) points after running for a first...

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    Bears quarterback MitchTrubisky (10) points after running for a first down during the second half against the Lions at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) rushes for a touchdown in...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) rushes for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Patriots at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) is tackled by Panthers offensive...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) is tackled by Panthers offensive tackle Daryl Williams (60) a few feet from the goal line during the second quarter of a game at Soldier Field, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky is tackled by Lions defensive end...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky is tackled by Lions defensive end Nick Williams in the fourth quarter Dec. 6, 2020, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) feels the pressure during the...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) feels the pressure during the 2nd half on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 in Minneapolis.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky poses for a selfie with Aerahan Skanthakumar,...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky poses for a selfie with Aerahan Skanthakumar, 15, of Napreville. Trubisky participated in the Offense-Defense Football Camp on behalf of the 14th annual Gatorade Beat the Heat program in Naperville on Monday, July 2, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky looks on as the 49ers take...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky looks on as the 49ers take the field during player introductions on Dec. 23, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky heads to the locker room after...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky heads to the locker room after a 21-9 loss to the Saints in a playoff game Jan. 10, 2021, in New Orleans.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky faces reporters during a news conference...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky faces reporters during a news conference at Halas Hall on Nov. 6, 2019.

  • Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy celebrates with quarterback Mitch Trubisky...

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    Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy celebrates with quarterback Mitch Trubisky after scoring a touchdown against the Buccaneers at Soldier Field on Sept. 30, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky yells to the sideline in the...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky yells to the sideline in the fourth quarter against the 49ers on Dec. 23, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky gives a fan his armband after...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky gives a fan his armband after the Bears defeated the Chiefs 27-20 in a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) walks off the field after...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) walks off the field after the Bears defeated the Cardinals 16-14 at State Farm Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky fumbles the ball during the first...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky fumbles the ball during the first half against the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Glendale, Ariz.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) fumbles under pressure from Bills...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) fumbles under pressure from Bills linebacker Julian Stanford (51) in the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, N.Y.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) directs the offense in the...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) directs the offense in the first half of a game against the Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky adjusts his helmet after being sacked...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky adjusts his helmet after being sacked during the second quarter against the Packers on Jan. 3, 2021, at Soldier Field.

  • Despite pressure from Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith, Bears quarterback Mitch...

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    Despite pressure from Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith, Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky completes a short touchdown pass in the second quarter on Nov. 29, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky takes a drink during warmups for...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky takes a drink during warmups for a game against the Redskins at FedExField on Sept. 23, 2019.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky is stopped by Packers defensive back...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky is stopped by Packers defensive back Tramon Williams as he runs for some yards during the second half on Sept. 9, 2018, in Green Bay.

  • Mitch Trubisky hands the ball off to Deon Bush during...

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    Mitch Trubisky hands the ball off to Deon Bush during the second half of the preseason opener against the Broncos at Solider Field on Aug. 10, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky warms up to face the Vikings...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky warms up to face the Vikings at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky warms up before the game against...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky warms up before the game against the Packers on Sept. 9, 2018, in Green Bay.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws on the move in the...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws on the move in the second quarter against the Texans on Dec. 13, 2020, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller (17) and quarterback Mitch Trubisky...

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    Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller (17) and quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) celebrate after a touchdown catch by Miller in the third quarter against the Jets at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky scrambles away from Rams linebacker Dante Fowler...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky scrambles away from Rams linebacker Dante Fowler in the first quarter Dec. 9, 2018, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws in the third quarter against...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws in the third quarter against the Chiefs on Dec. 22, 2019.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) hits the ground after a...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) hits the ground after a complete pass in the third quarter against the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky during training camp on Aug. 25,...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky during training camp on Aug. 25, 2020, at Halas Hall.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) is sacked by Vikings defensive...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) is sacked by Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky takes a snap in the first...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky takes a snap in the first quarter against the Saints on Nov. 1, 2020, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky lands on the ground after he...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky lands on the ground after he is hit by Vikings defensive end Stephen Weatherly on an incomplete pass in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on Dec. 29, 2019.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky talks to coach Matt Nagy after...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky talks to coach Matt Nagy after throwing an interception in the end zone against the Packers in the second quarter on Nov. 29, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) and the Bears offense fail...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) and the Bears offense fail to score in the red zone during the 4th quarter on Sunday, Dec. 31.

  • Mitch Trubisky greets fans after an exhibition against the Titans...

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    Mitch Trubisky greets fans after an exhibition against the Titans on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Bears won 19-7.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) looks for an open receiver...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) looks for an open receiver during the second quarter against the Seahawks at Soldier Field on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky takes the field against the Bills...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky takes the field against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, N.Y.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) walks to congratulate players after...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) walks to congratulate players after losing to the 49ers at Soldier Field, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) runs with the ball in...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) runs with the ball in the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018.

  • Michael Burton celebrates with Mitch Trubisky after Trubisky made a...

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    Michael Burton celebrates with Mitch Trubisky after Trubisky made a touchdown pass to Victor Cruz during the first half of the preseason opener against the Broncos at Solider Field on Aug. 10, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky reacts to a call late in...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky reacts to a call late in the fourth quarter against the Lions on Dec. 6, 2020, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky sit on the bench as time...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky sit on the bench as time ticks down late in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sept. 9, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky runs in for a touchdown in...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky runs in for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Cowboys at Soldier Field on Dec. 5, 2019.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) nearly scores a touchdown on...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) nearly scores a touchdown on a scramble in the second quarter of a game against the Bills at New Era Field in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky points toward running back Tarik Cohen...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky points toward running back Tarik Cohen after Cohen scored a touchdown in the second quarter against the Packers on Dec. 16, 2018, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) runs the ball during the...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) runs the ball during the second half against the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Glendale, Ariz.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) stands behind the line during...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) stands behind the line during the first half against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws during the third quarter against...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws during the third quarter against the Packers on Jan. 3, 2021, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) fumbles the ball before Lions...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) fumbles the ball before Lions defensive back D.J. Hayden would recover it for a touchdown during the first half at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 19 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky breaks a tackle from Rams outside...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky breaks a tackle from Rams outside linebacker Clay Matthews during the fourth quarter on Nov. 17, 2019, in Los Angeles.

  • Packers linebacker Nick Perry is surrounded by teammates after he...

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    Packers linebacker Nick Perry is surrounded by teammates after he sacked Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky late in the fourth quarter on Sept. 9, 2018, in Green Bay.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky signs an autograph for a disabled...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky signs an autograph for a disabled fan prior to a game against the 49ers on Dec. 23, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky runs the ball as Saints linebacker...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky runs the ball as Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone closes in during the first quarter on Nov. 1, 2020, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) tries to run from Patriots...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) tries to run from Patriots defensive back Jonathan Jones (31) in the first quarter at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky runs the ball as Saints middle...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky runs the ball as Saints middle linebacker Alex Anzalone tackles him in the first quarter Nov. 1, 2020, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky warms up for a preseason game...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky warms up for a preseason game against the Browns at Soldier Field on Aug. 31, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky walks off the field after the...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky walks off the field after the Bears' win over the Lions on Nov. 10, 2019, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky takes a high snap against the...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky takes a high snap against the Packers in the fourth quarter on Sept. 9, 2018, in Green Bay.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky, center, takes a selfie with punter...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky, center, takes a selfie with punter Pat O'Donell, left, and former Bears tight end Zach Miller during the annual Bears Care Gala on May 18, 2019, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky is helped up by teammate James...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky is helped up by teammate James Daniels after being sacked during the second quarter against the Eagles game on Nov. 3, 2019, in Philadelphia.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky flashes a smile as he is...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky flashes a smile as he is congratulated after one of his second-quarter touchdown passes against the Texans on Dec. 13, 2020, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) is sacked by  Packers outside...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) is sacked by  Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) and defensive end Mike Daniels (76) in the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky passes against the Rams in the...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky passes against the Rams in the first quarter Dec. 9, 2018, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky laterals the ball on the last...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky laterals the ball on the last play of the game against the Packers at Lambeau Field on Dec. 15, 2019.

  • Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller (17) and quarterback Mitch Trubisky...

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    Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller (17) and quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) celebrate after their victory over the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) signs autographs after the Bears...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) signs autographs after the Bears defeated the Browns, 20-3, at Soldier Field on Dec. 24, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky has a laugh on the field...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky has a laugh on the field after a preseason game against the Browns at Soldier Field on Aug. 31, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky comes out to warm up for...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky comes out to warm up for a game against the Cowboys at Soldier Field on Dec. 5, 2019.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) reacts after his touchdown against...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) reacts after his touchdown against the Lions during the second quarter at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) runs out during player introductions...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) runs out during player introductions before facing the Vikings at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) waits for a snap in...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) waits for a snap in the second quarter against the 49ers at Soldier Field, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky runs with the ball as Giants...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky runs with the ball as Giants linebacker Markus Golden tries to make the tackle in the fourth quarter on Sept. 20, 2020, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky gets sacked during the second quarter...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky gets sacked during the second quarter against the Eagles on Nov. 3, 2019, in Philadelphia.

  • Mitch Trubisky takes the field before the start of the...

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    Mitch Trubisky takes the field before the start of the game against the Falcons at Soldier Field on Sunday, Sept., 10, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) handles the ball during the...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) handles the ball during the first half against the Panthers at Soldier Field Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky gestures in the huddle during the...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky gestures in the huddle during the fourth quarter against the Rams on Nov. 17, 2019, in Los Angeles.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky warms up to face the Rams...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky warms up to face the Rams on Dec. 9, 2018, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws during the second quarter against...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws during the second quarter against the Lions on Nov. 28, 2019, at Ford Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky warms up before a game against...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky warms up before a game against the Buccaneers on Oct. 8, 2020, at Soldier Field.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky celebrates after scoring a touchdown in...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Giants at Soldier Field on Nov. 24, 2019.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) walks to the bench after throwing...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) walks to the bench after throwing an interception to end the Bears drive in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) scrambles away from the Eagles...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) scrambles away from the Eagles defense in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Philadelphia.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws an incomplete pass as Lions...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws an incomplete pass as Lions linebacker Christian Jones applies pressure in the first quarter on Sept. 13, 2020, in Detroit.

  • Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky scrambles in the fourth quarter against...

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky scrambles in the fourth quarter against the Chargers on Oct. 27, 2019, at Soldier Field.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) scrambles out of bounds ahead of Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) in the second quarter of a wild-card round game at Soldier Field on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky during the home game against the Giants on Nov. 24, 2019.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) celebrates a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter against the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) gives instructions during the second quarter of a wild-card round game against the Eagles at Soldier Field on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky stares down a Green Bay Packers defensive back Tramon Williams on Sept. 9, 2018, in Green Bay.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) is tripped up by Saints strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (32) during the second half of their game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky runs the ball during the first half against the Packers on Dec. 16, 2018, at Soldier Field.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky cheers on teammates before a playoff game against the Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Jan. 10, 2021.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky high-fives fans during the Bears100 Celebration Weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont on June 7, 2019.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky watches a preseason game against the Bills from the sideline on Aug. 30, 2018, at Soldier Field.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky chats with Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers after the Packers beat the Bears 24-23 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Sept. 9, 2018.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky is sacked by Lions defensive end Julian Okwara in the fourth quarter on Sept. 13, 2020, in Detroit.

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    Mitch Trubisky runs in for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Bengals on Dec. 10, 2017 at Paul Brown Stadium.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) spikes the ball after his touchdown against the Lions during the first half at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky warms up before a game against the Saints on Nov. 1, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky looks downfield before making a throw in the third quarter against the Jets at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) looks to throw a pass during the second quarter against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky walks to the sideline after the Lions recover his fumble late in the fourth quarter Dec. 6, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky and Hillary Gallagher arrive on the orange carpet during the annual Bears Care Gala on May 18, 2019, at Soldier Field.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky is sacked by Lions defensive end Julian Okwara in the fourth quarter on Sept. 13, 2020, in Detroit.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) runs the ball during the first half against the Browns on Dec. 24, 2017.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky fumbles the ball in the fourth quarter against the Chargers on Oct. 27, 2019, at Soldier Field.

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    Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky runs for some yardage against the Packers during the first quarter on Sept. 9, 2018, in Green Bay.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws a pass in the fourth quarter against the Packers in on Nov. 29, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky uses hand signals to communicate with his teammates in the final minutes against the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Dec. 29, 2019.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky scrambles away from Giants linebacker Blake Martinez in the fourth quarter on Sept. 20, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky stands behind the line during the first half against the Jets at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.

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    Quarterback Mitch Trubisky leaves the field after the Bears lost to the Eagles in a wild-card round game at Soldier Field on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) runs on the field before the first half against the Browns on Dec. 24, 2017.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) runs the ball during the first half against the Lions at Soldier Field on Sunday Nov. 19 2017.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky walks on the field during the second half against the Jets at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) picks up a fumble in the third quarter against the 49ers at Soldier Field, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky raises his hands as running back David Montgomery scores a touchdown during the third quarter on Sept. 15, 2019, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.

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    Mitch Trubisky runs the ball during the second half of the preseason opener against the Broncos at Solider Field on Aug. 10.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky, right, gives a fist bump to P.J. Spizzirri, 5, before a game against the Patriots at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky scrambles during the second quarter against the Packers on Jan. 3, 2021, at Soldier Field.

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    Bears coach Matt Nagy grabs the face mask of quarterback Mitch Trubisky during the win over the Lions on Nov. 28, 2019.

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    Quarterback Mitch Trubisky celebrates with fans after the Bears defeated the Packers to clinch the NFC North title on Dec. 16, 2018, at Soldier Field.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) gestures against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky runs the ball in the fourth quarter against the 49ers on Dec. 23, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky looks to throw in the second quarter against the Patriots at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky is sacked by Lions outside linebacker Devon Kennard in the first quarter on Nov. 10, 2019, at Soldier Field.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws against the Patriots in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky signs autographs for fans after the Hall of Fame Game against the Ravens at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky gets sacked on a third down during the second half against the Packers at Soldier Field on Sept. 5, 2019.

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    Bears offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich chats with quarterback Mitch Trubisky before the Week 17 game against the Vikings on Dec. 29, 2019.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky heads to the locker room after a loss to the Packers on Nov. 29, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis.

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    Quarterback Mitch Trubisky puts on a NFC North champions hat after the Bears defeated the Packers to clinch the division on Dec. 16, 2018, at Soldier Field.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky meets Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after the game on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. The Patriots defeated the Bears 38-31 at Soldier Field.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky and coach Matt Nagy prepare to face the Vikings on Dec. 30, 2018,  in Minneapolis.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) talks with the Seahawks' Mychal Kendricks after the Bears defeated the Seahawks 24-17 at Soldier Field on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018.

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    Quarterback Mitch Trubisky celebrates after the Bears defeated the Packers to clinch the NFC North title on Dec. 16, 2018, at Soldier Field.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) rushes in the second quarter against the Lions at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018.

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    Bears head coach Matt Nagy celebrates with quarterback Mitch Trubisky after the first touchdown during the third quarter on Dec. 5, 2019.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky is tackled by Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter at Soldier Field on Sept. 29, 2019. He injured his shoulder on the play and didn't return.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) runs for a first down during the final minutes of the fourth quarter of a game between the Lions and the Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) tries to inspire his offensive line during the second half against the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday Nov. 26, 2017.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky scrambles on a keeper in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Nov. 28, 2019.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky avoids Rams linebacker Dante Fowler before he is sacked by other Rams players in the first quarter Dec. 9, 2018, at Soldier Field.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Cowboys at Soldier Field on Dec. 5, 2019.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky, right, signs a jersey of a fan after drills during a joint practice with the Broncos on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, in Englewood, Colo.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky smiles as he runs off the field after his team's Week 4 win over the Buccaneers at Soldier Field on Sept. 30, 2018.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky rushes for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Patriots at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018.

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    Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky jokes with media about his beard after participating in the Offense-Defense Football Camp on behalf of the 14th annual Gatorade Beat the Heat program in Naperville on Monday, July 2, 2018.

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The Bears have opened the door a crack for the possibility of Mitch Trubisky returning to action Sunday against the Saints.

The third-year quarterback was back practicing Monday at Halas Hall and, according to coach Matt Nagy, formally resumed throwing for the first time since injuring his left shoulder during the Bears’ Sept. 29 win over the Vikings.

That’s encouraging news for the starting quarterback. But Trubisky is still a ways off from getting full clearance to play Sunday, a decision Nagy will leave primarily in the hands of head trainer Andre Tucker and the rest of the team’s medical staff.

“It’s seeing exactly where he’s at with the pain,” Nagy said. “Just all of us collaborating to see where he is so we can make a decision as to which way we want to go for this week.”

Receiver Taylor Gabriel, who practiced for the first time since suffering a concussion against the Redskins on Sept. 23, was optimistic after what he saw from Trubisky at practice Monday.

“I feel like he looked like himself today,” Gabriel said. “But at the end of the day, man, that’s not my decision.”

Added Nagy: “I thought he looked good. But we’ll see as the week goes exactly how he feels and where he’s at.”

Bears players will have a day off Tuesday and be back on the practice fields Wednesday in Lake Forest. With more formal preparations beginning midweek for the Saints game, that should be a telling day as far as how Trubisky is feeling and how many of the first-team practice reps he’ll take.

Still recovering from a dislocated non-throwing shoulder, Trubisky will have to be honest about his pain threshold. And the Bears coaches, meanwhile, will have to measure whether they sense any physical or mental restrictions with Trubisky as he pushes to return to the lineup as soon as possible.

Nagy made it clear Monday that if and when Trubisky is given a green light to dive back into game action, he must be able to do so without restrictions.

“If he’s able to play, then he plays,” Nagy said. “You can’t tell somebody to play a game and not get hit. You can’t do it. If you’re OK to play a game, then you’re OK to get hit. It’s pretty simple. For me it is.”

That leaves the Bears in wait-and-see mode over the next few days with hopes that Trubisky can be ready for Sunday. At the very least, Trubisky’s practice participation Monday was a positive step.