CHICAGO _ It's now official. The Bears have elected to decline the fifth-year option on quarterback Mitch Trubisky's rookie contract, a league source confirmed to the Chicago Tribune on Saturday.
General manager Ryan Pace had avoided questions about the team's plans on that issue since December. But now the Bears will go forward with Trubisky officially heading into the final year of his deal.
The move is hardly a surprise. So what factored into the team's decision? What are the risks and rewards of this move? Here's a look at eight key questions.
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