Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler will not start the team's preseason opener against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night, according to WBBM radio. Jason Campbell will work with the first team offense in Cutler's place.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) August 9, 2012
#Bears QB Jay Cutler will not start tonight per WBBM radio. Jason Campbell starts. Likely a weather decision here.
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Bears DE Julius Peppers is also going to be held out of the game.
The rainy conditions persist in Chicago as the start of the game approaches. Kickoff is scheduled for approximately 7:30 p.m. CT.
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