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Case Keenum poised to start at QB for Bears after Williams, Bagent injuries

With Caleb Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury and Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol, 38-year-old Case Keenum is set for his first regular-season start since 2023.

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What to know

  • Bears' QB room was decimated by injuries: Caleb Williams (hamstring) and Tyson Bagent (concussion) are both likely out for Monday night's home game vs. Philadelphia.
  • Third-string veteran Case Keenum, 38, was the only healthy quarterback to practice Wednesday and is the probable starter, his first regular-season start since December 2023.
  • Coach Ben Johnson had not officially named a starter as of Thursday and said Chicago has no plans to sign another quarterback this week.
  • Keenum, a 15th-year journeyman on his eighth NFL team, has a 3-0 career record as a starter against Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.

“I feel very prepared. It's what I do every week. It's what I've done for a long time. I've backed up a long time in this league. If my name's called, I'm excited to be out there.”

Case Keenum, Bears QB · ESPN ↗ · Sep 23

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Case Keenum poised to start at QB for Bears after Williams, Bagent injuries
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  1. 3

    Bears still haven't named a starter for Monday night

    As of Thursday morning, Chicago had not officially confirmed Keenum as the starter, though he remained the most likely option with Williams and Bagent both unavailable to practice.

    • Veteran Case Keenum practices Wed., ready to start if called https://www. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/500164 48/veteran-case-keenum-practices-wed-ready-start-called?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into NFL @ nfl-espn

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    Coverage frames Keenum's path from near-retirement to potential starter

    Reports described Keenum, a 15th-year journeyman on his eighth team, as having been all but retired before revitalizing his career alongside coach Ben Johnson, and noted his nerves ahead of a possible Monday Night Football start.

    “it's an excited nervous…”
    — Case Keenum
    1. 2 outlets Keenum practices amid murky situation for the Chicago Bears at QB

      first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 8h ago · also Chicago Tribune

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  3. background

    Keenum practices as Bears' likely QB with starting job unresolved — Keenum was the only quarterback on Chicago's active roster to practice Wednesday, taking reps with the starters, while coach Ben Johnson said the team had not decided who would start Monday night against Philadelphia.

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    Keenum says he feels 'very prepared' for a potential start

    Addressing reporters, Keenum, who hasn't played in a regular-season game since December 2023, said he was ready to step in if called upon against the Eagles.

    “If my name's called, I'm excited to be out there.”
    — Case Keenum

    1. 2 outlets first by ESPN NFL, 2h ago · also Yahoo Sports · read ↗

  5. background

    Tyson Bagent enters concussion protocol — Bagent, who was in line to make his fifth career start, reported concussion symptoms Tuesday and was placed in the NFL's five-step protocol after being tackled by Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel during Sunday's game.

  6. background

    Caleb Williams exits loss to Vikings with hamstring injury — Williams left Sunday's 9-3 loss to Minnesota after getting hurt on a scramble in the fourth quarter; backup Tyson Bagent replaced him and went 5 for 9 for 54 yards before being sacked on the game's final play.

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  1. 1 outlet Case Keenum addressed possibility he may start as Bears QB with 4 fitting words

    first by Yahoo Sports, 4h ago

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