Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen

Jimmy Clausen looks on as Jay Cutler warms up before the game against the Rams.

Jimmy Clausen watches on the sideline during the first half against hte Vikings.

Jimmy Clausen celebrates after Matt Forte makes the game-winning touchdown reception in the final seconds against the Chiefs.

Jimmy Clausen congratulates Jay Cutler on a touchdown pass against the Raiders.

Quarterbacks Jay Cutler and Jimmy Clausen before a game against Soldier Field against the Raiders.

Jimmy Clausen tangles with Seahawks defensive end Demarcus Dobbs.

Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen takes a snap against the Seahawks.

Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen watches the ball after it was stripped from him while he was down on a play in the second half.

Bears quarterbacks Jay Cutler and Jimmy Clausen during the second half against the Seahawks.

Jimmy Clausen during the first half of their game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen stretches before the game against the Seahawks.

Jimmy Clausen takes the field for warmups prior to a game between the Chicago Bears and the Seattle Seahawks.

Jimmy Clausen dives as he recovers a fumble during the fourth quarter in the game against the Cardinals at Soldier Field.

Jimmy Clausen throws a pass during the second half against the Cardinals.

Jimmy Clausen throws a complete pass against the Cardinals in the third quarter at Soldier Field.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers chats with Bears quarterbacks Jay Cutler and Jimmy Clausen before the Week 1 game.

Jimmy Clausen is attended to by specialists on the field in the second half of a preseason game against the Bengals.

Jimmy Clausen is pressured by Bengals defensive end Will Clarke in the second half.

Jimmy Clausen calls a play against the Dolphins during a preseason game at Soldier Field.

Jimmy Clausen looks on during a preseason game at Soldier Field.

Jimmy Clausen throws against the Dolphins during the first half of a preseason game.

Bears quarterbacks Jimmy Clausen and Jay Cutler during training camp.

Jimmy Clausen signs autographs after the third day of Bears training camp.

Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen takes a hit from the Lions’ Ezekiel Ansah in the fourth quarter.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Jimmy Clausen rushes against the Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.  (Otto Greule Jr / Getty Images)

Jimmy Clausen throws in the second quarter against the Jaguars at Soldier Field.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

Jimmy Clausen throws in a preseason game against the Jaguars at Soldier Field.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterbacks Jimmy Clausen (8), Jay Cutler, David Fales and Jordan Palmer take a breather at training camp.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen throws a pass in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Eagles at Soldier Field.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jimmy Clausen is tackled by the Eagles’ Jaylen Watkins during the third quarter of a preseason game.  (Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)

Jimmy Clausen runs for a first down in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Eagles at Soldier Field.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jimmy Clausen throws a pass during Bears Family Fest at Soldier Field.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Bears backup quarterbacks Jordan Palmer Jimmy Clausen (8) and David Fales (12) stand by during Bears Family Fest at Soldier Field.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jimmy Clausen wipes his head with a towel during a pause at training camp practice.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Jimmy Clausen chats with quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh at training camp practice.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Jimmy Clausen autographs a ball following practice in Bourbonnais.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Quarterbacks Jay Cutler, Jimmy Clausen and David Fales during the first training camp practice.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Quarterback Jimmy Clausen chats with the media after a workout at Halas Hall.  (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Jimmy Clausen breaks the end of practice huddle at Halas Hall.  (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Jimmy Clausen and Jordan Palmer get loose as the Bears work out at Halas Hall.  (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

The backup quarterbacks watch as Jay Cutler throws at Halas Hall.  (Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune)

Bears defensive tackle Israel Idonije sacks Panthers QB Jimmy Clausen during the fourth quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Jimmy Clausen with the Panthers in 2010.  (JEFF SINER / McClatchy-Tribune)

Former quarterback Jimmy Clausen watches the third quarter as Notre Dame plays Western Michigan in South Bend, Ind.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Jimmy Clausen walks the sidelines during their game against Stanford at Stanford Stadium on November 28, 2009.  (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)

Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis speaks to quarterback Jimmy Clausen during the fourth quarter against USC at Notre Dame Stadium.  (Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)

Golden Tate celebrates with Jimmy Clausen after a 35-17 victory over Michigan at Notre Dame Stadium.  (Gregory Shamus / Chicago Tribune)

Jimmy Clausen tries to recover a first quarter fumble during a game against Michigan at Michigan Stadium.  (Gregory Shamus / Getty Images)

Oaks Christian quarterback Jimmy Clausen prepares to throw a pass in 2006.  (Stephanie Diani / Chicago Tribune)