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Rex Grossman #8 | Quarterback | Chicago Bears
Height: 6-1    Weight: 218    Born: Aug 23, 1980, Bloomington, IN

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December 27, 2005
Rex Grossman might play only part of Sunday's regular-season finale at Minnesota, according to the Chicago Tribune. Grossman blew out his right knee on the Metrodome surface last sason. "I don't know if I could say I see him playing the entire game," Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner said. "We have to wait and see how much everybody else is going to play before we make a decision on what Rex is going to do."
December 19, 2005
Bears coach Lovie Smith officially named Rex Grossman the team's new starter on Monday, according to the AP. "It's an opportunity that I'm definitely going to take advantage of because of what I've been through," Grossman said. "Not only is it a great opportunity just in general, but I've got a little bit more respect for the position I'm in."
December 19, 2005
When asked if Rex Grossman would start this week after replacing an ineffective Kyle Orton yesterday and leading his team to a win, offensive coordinator Ron Turner said, "I haven't talked to (head coach) Lovie (Smith) about it, but what do you think?"
December 18, 2005
Rex Grossman replaced an ineffective Kyle Orton in the second half on Sunday night. Grossman completed 9-of-16 passes for 93 yards and was picked off once. He will probably start next week leading into the playoffs for the Bears.
December 8, 2005
The Bears officially moved Rex Grossman up to No. 2 on their depth chart yesterday, according to the Chicago Tribune. He took some snaps with the first-team offense yesterday, though rookie Kyle Orton remains the starter.
December 2, 2005
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Rex Grossman is making progress but is still the Bears' No. 3 quarterback as of Thursday. Grossman did take some reps with the second-string offense. "I've made improvements the last month each week," Grossman said. "This week is no different."
December 1, 2005
Rex Grossman is not listed on the injury report this week and could be the No. 2 quarterback for the Bears on Sunday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
November 23, 2005
Rex Grossman expects to suit up for the first time this season on Sunday against Tampa Bay, according to the AP. He has been out since the preseason with a broken ankle. "Just to be able to suit up again will be a milestone for me," said Grossman. He is listed as questionable.
November 18, 2005
Rex Grossman still hopes to return from his broken left ankle in Week 12, according to the Chicago Tribune. "That was my goal—to be able to play and help," Grossman said. "I feel like I could play. I just may not be as effective as I'd want to be. But I could do it."
November 4, 2005
The Chicago Tribune reports that Rex Grossman began running this week for the first time since having ankle surgery and remains hopeful he'll be in uniform Nov. 27 against Tampa Bay.
October 21, 2005
Rex Grossman said he remains on course to be ready, if needed, for the Bears' game on Nov. 27, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He's vigorously rehabilitating his broken left ankle and is throwing as much as he can on the side to get the range of motion back in his shoulder. The next step is losing his walking boot and working on pocket movement, still a little ways away.
September 3, 2005
Rex Grossman will begin the season on the 53-man roster, rather than injured reserve, which means he may still play this season, according to the Chicago Tribune. He is sidelined with a broken left ankle.
August 31, 2005
Rex Grossman vowed Tuesday to be healthy by Thanksgiving and said he still hopes to contribute this season, according to the Chicago Tribune. Bears GM Jerry Angelo has hinted at waiting until the Bears are into the regular season before deciding whether to place Grossman on injured reserve.
August 16, 2005
The Bears are leaning toward placing Rex Grossman on injured reserve after surgery to repair his broken left ankle also required work on his fibula, meaning he would miss the entire 2005 season, according to the Chicago Tribune. "We're talking about that, but I don't want to get too far ahead of myself until I hear from the doctors," general manager Jerry Angelo said.
August 13, 2005
The hard-luck career of Rex Grossman took another turn for the worse Saturday when he broke his left ankle early in the second quarter of Friday's preseason game. He missed nearly all of last season with a torn ACL, he will be sidelined at least 3-4 months this year, according to the Chicago Tribune. Chad Hutchinson should step in as the starter in the interim.
July 25, 2005
Rex Grossman rejected a recent report that his surgically repaired knee was swelling after workouts, according to the Sun-Times. "It's not swollen," he said. "It's the same size as the other one." Grossman missed nearly all of last season after tearing the ACL in the joint and is expected to be ready to start at quarterback for the Bears this season.

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