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Collins to start at quarterback for Bears

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Chicago Bears quarterback Todd Collins comes off of the field after being sacked in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium in week 4 of the NFL in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 3, 2010. The Giants defeated the Bears 17-3. UPI /John Angelillo 
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Published: Oct. 7, 2010 at 1:44 PM

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Todd Collins will be the starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears in their game Sunday, the team said Thursday.

Collins will replace Jay Cutler who suffered a concussion in last Sunday's loss to the New York Giants. Collins was also knocked out of that game with what was described as a stringer.

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But with Cutler only able to practice on a limited basis this week, the Bears turned to Collins, who at 38 is making his first start since 2007 when Chicago play at Carolina. Cutler will see a string of 57 consecutive starts come to an end.

Collins completed 4-of-11 passes for 36 yards against the Giants. He last started in 2007, leading the Washington Redskins to three consecutive victories and a playoff appearance. Prior to that he hadn't started a game since 1997.

In a 16-year NFL career, Collins had thrown for 4,515 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Topics: Jay Cutler, Todd Collins
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