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Matt Eberflus ruled Justin Fields out Wednesday, even as he, bizarrely, also tried to say the quarterback was doubtful to play against the Panthers.
Thursday night, it became official: Fields, who is recovering from a dislocated right thumb, is out. The Bears had previously ruled out guard Nate Davis (high ankle sprain), linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (knee), fullback Khari Blasingame (concussion) and cornerback Terell Smith (mononucleosis).
The Bears also ruled receiver/returner Velus Jones a healthy scratch. He was flagged for a facemask penalty covering a punt against the Saints.