Chicago – The Chicago Bears announced Tuesday that quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a source familiar with the team’s injury report. The move adds uncertainty to the Bears’ quarterback situation as they prepare for their Week 3 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Quarterback depth chart in flux
Coach Ben Johnson had hoped Bagent would take the majority of first‑team reps in practice after first‑round pick Caleb Williams left the previous game against Minnesota with a right hamstring injury. Johnson described Williams as “week‑to‑week” on Monday, leaving open the possibility that the 2024 No. 1 draft pick could still suit up against the Eagles.
If both Williams and Bagent are unavailable, the Bears are expected to turn to veteran Case Keenum. The 38‑year‑old Keenum, who has 66 career starts, has not thrown a pass in a regular‑season game since Dec. 24, 2023, when he played for Houston against Cleveland.
Coach Johnson praises competition
“I think we’ve got a really dynamic quarterback room in terms of guys that are challenging each other,” Johnson said Monday. “They’ve got great ideas, very smart, cerebral. They push each other, and I think we’ve got three guys that can win football games.”
Bagent, 26, posted a modest performance in his first start, completing 5 of 9 passes for 54 yards against the Vikings before being sacked by Dallas Turner on the final play. He entered the league after a record‑setting career at Division II Shepherd University and signed with Chicago as an undrafted free agent in May 2023.
Recent Bears roster moves
In addition to the quarterback news, the Bears made a change at long snapper on Tuesday, signing Scott Daly from New Orleans’ practice squad and waiving rookie Beau Gardner. Defensive back Nick McCloud was added to the practice squad, while offensive lineman Kyle Hergel was released. Daly, a 32‑year‑old native of suburban Chicago, previously spent two seasons with the Bears, appearing in 34 games.
Team outlook
Offensive lineman Jonah Jackson expressed confidence in the group’s readiness: “We’re ready for whatever. We’ve had snaps with Tyson, we’ve had snaps with Case. It shouldn’t be too much of a change.” The Bears will assess the health of their quarterbacks early Monday and make a final decision before kickoff.
Chicago fans will be watching closely as the team navigates its quarterback carousel, hoping the depth and competition highlighted by Coach Johnson will translate into a win against the Eagles.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
