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Bears decide to bring back QB McCown

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Together again: From left to right are Bears quarterbacks Matt Blanchard, Jason Campbell, Josh McCown, and Jay Cutler. Blanchard is on the practice squad and McCown was signed Tuesday to back up Campbell while Cutler recovers from a concussion. McCown started two games last season for the Bears.

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With Jay Cutler sidelined by a concussion, the Bears have signed free agent quarterback Josh McCown to back up Jason Campbell while Cutler recovers.

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With Jay Cutler's availability this week extremely questionable after suffering a concussion Sunday night, the Bears signed free-agent quarterback Josh McCown on Tuesday as insurance. McCown started two games last season for the Bears but was cut during the preseason.