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Jay Cutler: Chicago Bears coach John Fox "done" with QB

By The Sports Xchange
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field in Chicago on September 19, 2016. Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field in Chicago on September 19, 2016. Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo

Veteran quarterback Jay Cutler's immediate future will be under center when the Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.

As for after this season, the Chicago Tribune cited two independent sources as saying that head coach John Fox told friends that he's "done" with the 33-year-old Cutler.

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The newspaper did not detail if the Bears plan to trade or release him, however.

Cutler is prepared to return to the starting lineup after sustaining a thumb injury in Week 2. His return was needed as backup Brian Hoyer (broken forearm) landed on injured reserve and third-string quarterback Matt Barkley struggled mightily in a 26-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers last Thursday.

"He doesn't have a choice," Cutler said of Fox tabbing him as the starter this week. "That about says it all."

Cutler was 28 for 46 for 373 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in 1 1/2 games for the Bears (1-6), who have a stern test in the NFC North-leading Vikings (5-1).

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