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Barkley likely will make first start

With Bears quarterback Jay Cutler listed as doubtful on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Titans, backup Matt Barkley is expected to make his first NFL start.

Cutler was held out of practice Friday for the third straight day due to a shoulder injury he sustained in last weekend's loss to the Giants. He is the third Bears quarterback sidelined with an injury this year, joining Brian Hoyer (broken arm) and Connor Shaw (broken leg).

Matt Barkley
Bears backup quarterback Matt Barkley has appeared in one game this season, completing 6 of 15 passes for 81 yards.