Jay Cutler has been cleared to return from his concussion and is expected to start for the Chicago Bears on Sunday against the Vikings.

Cutler underwent an evaluation Saturday by an independent neurologist.

"He has progressed as we wanted him to do," Bears coach Lovie Smith said after practice. "As I've said, it's looking good. One more step to get him evaluated by an independent neurologist. Jay Cutler is getting better, was able to do more than he did yesterday."