Bears Starting Jay Cutler In Week 17 With Jimmy Clausen Out

Update:

Mike Garafolo reports that the Bears are likely to start Jay Cutler in Week 17 with David Fales operating as the team’s backup.

“Jay gives us the best chance this week, so that’s why he’ll be up,” said Bears HC Marc Trestman of the decision to start Cutler.

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The Chicago Bears announced that QB Jimmy Clausen did, in fact, suffer a concussion after he took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Lions DE Ziggy Ansah as he was sliding to the ground.

#Bears QB Jimmy Clausen will not play in Sunday’s season finale in Minnesota after suffering a concussion in yesterday’s loss to Lions.

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 22, 2014

According to the Bears, Clausen did not exhibit any signs or symptoms of concussion until after leaving stadium Sunday night. The reportedly checked Clausen multiple times after hit.

Clausen, 27, signed a one-year, $645,000 contract with the Bears back in June and this was his only start of the season. He’ll be an unrestricted free agent next year.

He finished Sunday’s game completing 23-of-39 passes for 181 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.

It will be interesting to see if they turn back to Jay Cutler for Week 17’s game or if they want to see what David Fales can do.

We’ll have updates posted as the news is available.