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Donovan McNabb surprised Bears never called

There was speculation that the 35-year-old would play in Chicago after the Vikings waived him and quarterback Jay Cutler suffered a fractured thumb. McNabb told ESPN in Chicago that he expected his hometown team to call. The Bears lost five straight, but beat the Vikings to close out the season.
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There was speculation that the 35-year-old would play in Chicago after the Vikings waived him and quarterback Jay Cutler suffered a fractured thumb. McNabb told ESPN in Chicago that he expected his hometown team to call. The Bears lost five straight, but beat the Vikings to close out the season.

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