Bagent in concussion protocol; Bears may start third-string Keenum vs. Eagles
With Caleb Williams sidelined by hamstring injury and backup Bagent in protocol, Chicago could turn to Case Keenum, who hasn't played since 2023.
What to know
- Tyson Bagent, the Bears' backup QB, is in concussion protocol after being sacked on the final play of Sunday's Vikings loss, leaving his status for Monday's Eagles game uncertain.
- With starter Caleb Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury that coach Ben Johnson said likely keeps him out this week, third-string Case Keenum, 38, is in line to start—his first regular-season game since 2023.
- The Monday night kickoff gives the Bears an extra day to determine if Bagent can clear concussion protocol; if not, Keenum would make his first start in nearly three years.
“Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent is dealing with a concussion and is in the NFL's concussion protocol, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Tuesday.”
Ian Rapoport, NFL Network reporter · ESPN NFL ↗ · Sep 21
Caleb Williams Bears starting QB
Tyson Bagent Bears backup QB
Case Keenum Bears third-string QBBen Johnson Bears head coach
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Coach Johnson cautiously optimistic on Williams recovery
Bears coach Ben Johnson said Monday that Williams underwent an MRI and the news was 'somewhat encouraging.' Johnson declined to rule Williams out but said he does not expect the quarterback to practice this week, keeping him week-to-week with the hamstring injury.
“He's right now working through every avenue that he's got available to get back on track here...This guy's a little bit different than the average human being...He gets back a lot faster than what people can anticipate.”
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Bears QB Tyson Bagent is in the NFL's concussion protocol, sources told @ RapSheet . With Caleb Williams' availability uncertain due to a hamstring injury, third-string QB Case Keenum could be in line to start. Keenum has not appeared in a regular-season NFL game since 2023.
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Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent is in the concussion protocol, a league source confirmed to The Athletic, putting his status for Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles in doubt. If Bagent cannot start, it’d likely be No. 3 quarterback Case Keenum, who has 66 starts in his NFL career but hasn’t thrown a regular-season pass since December…
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Bears face QB depth chart crisis for Eagles game
With both Williams (hamstring, week-to-week) and Bagent (concussion protocol) unavailable or questionable, Case Keenum, 38, emerges as the likely starter for Monday night. Keenum, a 11-year veteran with 66 career starts, has not thrown a regular-season pass since December 2023 with Houston. The timing of Monday's game gives the Bears an extra day to evaluate Bagent's concussion status.
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first by Chicago Sun-Times, 1d ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer, Yahoo Sports, Toronto Star, AP News, WRAL, ESPN +3
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- Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent placed in the NFL concussion protocol, AP source says Philadelphia Inquirer · 1d ago
- Sources: Bagent has concussion leaving Bears' QB situation muddled ESPN · 1d ago
- Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol with Bears in QB hell after Caleb Williams injury NY Post · 1d ago
- Source: Bears QB Tyson Bagent placed in the NFL concussion protocol Philadelphia Inquirer · 1d ago
- Bears may have to turn to 3rd-string quarterback as Tyson Bagent falls into concussion protocol: report Fox News · 1d ago
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first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also Chicago Tribune, NBC Sports
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- Tyson Bagent is in concussion protocol Chicago Tribune · 1d ago
- NFL Network: Bears QB Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol; Case Keenum could start Week 3 NFL.com · 1d ago
- Tyson Bagent placed in concussion protocol, putting Case Keenum in line to start Week 3 NBC Sports · 1d ago
- Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol NBC Sports · 1d ago
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Bagent placed in concussion protocol
Chicago Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent was placed in the NFL's concussion protocol, according to multiple sources. The exact moment he suffered the concussion is unclear, though he was sacked on the final play of Sunday's game by Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner.
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first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago
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Williams exits with hamstring injury; Bagent enters — Caleb Williams left Chicago's game against Minnesota in the fourth quarter with a right hamstring injury. Tyson Bagent took over as quarterback, completing 5 of 9 passes for 54 yards before being sacked on the final play of the Bears' 9-3 loss.