The inevitable has happened in Chicago, though it is more because of injury than hurting Andy Dalton’s feelings.
Coach Matt Nagy announced Wednesday that No. 1 draft pick Justin Fields will start for the Bears when they face the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Week 3.
Dalton suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s victory over the Cincinnati Bengals and he will not be ready to go against the Browns.
Fields played college ball in Ohio — Columbus — for the Buckeyes, so this will be a homecoming of sorts.
He was taken with the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft.
Thus far, Fields has thrown 15 passes, completing 8 for 70 yards and one pick.
He also has 11 rushes for 34 yards and a TD.