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Report: Bears declining Trubisky's 5th-year option
The Chicago Bears are declining the fifth-year option for 2021 in quarterback Mitchell Trubisky's rookie contract, a source told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Barring an extension, Trubisky will become a free agent after the 2020 season.
The 2017 No. 2 pick is set to battle with Nick Foles for the Bears' starting job. Chicago acquired the former Super Bowl MVP for a fourth-round pick from the Jacksonville Jaguars following a disappointing third NFL season from Trubisky.
After helping lead the Bears to a 12-4 record and the NFC North title in 2018, Trubisky regressed to become one of the league's worst quarterbacks last season. The 25-year-old ranked 27th in touchdown passes (17) and 28th in both QBR (39.5) and passer rating (83.0).
The two first-round quarterbacks drafted after Trubisky in 2017 - Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson - reportedly both had their fifth-year options exercised.
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