Bears to decline quarterback Mitchell Trubiskys fifth-year option per report
The are fifth-year option, per Tom Peli sero of NFL Network
Daryl Worley Jersey . The former No. 2 overall pick appeared to regre s in his third season, as after throwing for 3,223 yards, 24 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 2018's 12-4 campaign, he threw for 3,138 yards, just 17 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 2019.Matt Nagy and Co. have that Trubisky's starting job is in jeopardy. Earlier this offseason, they traded for former quarterback -- who won Super Bowl MVP with the in 2018."With the addition of Nick Foles, it's exactly what we talked about from the start," said Bears general manager Ryan Pace. "We want
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