Mitch Trubisky makes move up Bears depth chart: 'He earned it'

Mitch Trubisky has received his first promotion as a professional quarterback. On Wednesday, Bears coach John Fox made the announcement official. Trubisky will be the backup for Sunday's season opener against the Falcons at Soldier Field. And the expectation throughout the organization is that the 23-year-old rookie will handle his jump into the No. 2 role without flinching.

"He earned it," Fox said. "It's not something we