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Roberto Garza

Bears making changes on O-line with QBs hurting

The Chicago Bears will not know until at least Thursday and possibly Friday whether quarterback Jay Cutler will play against the Minnesota Vikings this weekend.They know for certain some things will change within the offense.Cutler, who missed the last game and a half due to a concussion, will go through a limited practice Thursday then could get the go-ahead for a full practice Friday ahead of Sunday's game."Jay has to be cleared to practice on a limited basis, which he has been cleared to do that," coach Lovie Smith said Wednesday. "Before he can play, he has to be cleared by an independent neurologist, and we're not to that point."Cutler said he feels fine, is symptom-free and hopes to get medical approval to play."I've got to see some more doctors, got to go on the field and make sure you can exert yourself, really," he said. "It's a personal thing, just making sure you feel OK."Cutler was injured during the Houston game as he scrambled to try and throw a pass in the open field, an...

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