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Chicago Bears: Cutler to start, Clausen diagnosed with concussion

Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen was diagnosed with a concussion after experiencing delayed symptoms on Sunday night.

Clausen has already been ruled out for this weekend's season finale against Minnesota. Jay Cutler will be back as the starter, Bears coach Marc Trestman said Monday.

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Clausen suffered the concussion on Chicago's final offensive possession when Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah made helmet-to-helmet contact with him as the quarterback slid at the end of a short scramble.

Ansah was whistled for an unnecessary roughness penalty on the play.

The Bears said Clausen didn't exhibit symptoms after the hit or following the game.

He contacted trainers after experiencing delayed symptoms later Sunday night and was taken to a hospital, where he was diagnosed with a concussion.

Trestman made the controversial decision last week to start Clausen over Cutler.

The Bears (5-10) have lost four games in a row and will miss the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.

[SportsNetwork.com]

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