The Facts: Trubisky's future in Chicago may rely on how far he takes the Bears in the 2020 playoffs. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports that there is no certainty the Bears will bring back Trubisky in 2021, but if the quarterback wins Saturday vs. the New Orleans Saints and keeps winning, perhaps he can change their mind.
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Trubisky's future in Chicago was already in doubt after the team declined his fifth-year option and acquired Nick Foles via trade ahead of the 2020 season. Trubisky won his first two games once being named the starter, but was benched midway through a Week 3 game vs. the Atlanta Falcons. Yet, with Foles going 2-5 and prompting a six-game midseason skid before an injury in Week 12, perhaps the Bears wouldn't be in the playoffs without Trubisky's play down the stretch. Trubisky has compiled a 29-21 record as a starter during his four seasons in Chicago and Saturday afternoon will mark his second playoff start (0-1). The 26-year-old has thrown for 10,609 yards on a 64 percent completion rate with 64 touchdowns to 37 interceptions so far in his NFL career.