Bears’ Bagent Enters Concussion Protocol, Eagles Availability Unclear
Bears’ Bagent Enters Concussion Protocol, Eagles Availability Unclear
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Key Points
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Tyson Bagent has made four career starts and 13 total NFL appearances, throwing for 971 yards, three touchdowns and six interceptions on 158 attempts.
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Case Keenum’s most recent NFL action came in 2023, when he started two games for the Houston Texans and completed 34 of 53 passes for 291 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions; his last full season as a starter was in 2018.
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The Bears signed Bagent to a two-year, $10 million contract extension that keeps him under contract through 2027, reflecting the team’s confidence in him as a backup.
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If forced into the backup role, practice-squad quarterback Miller Moss would bring a final collegiate season at Louisville in which he threw for 2,679 yards, 16 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
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Bagent was placed in the NFL’s five-step concussion protocol on Tuesday, meaning he must pass the required evaluations before he can play against Philadelphia.
The Chicago Bears' quarterback situation has spiraled into crisis. Backup Tyson Bagent entered the NFL's concussion protocol after Sunday's loss to Minnesota, CBS News reported. Starting quarterback Caleb Williams remains sidelined with a hamstring injury and is week-to-week. If both are unavailable for Monday's game against Philadelphia, veteran Case Keenum could start — his first regular-season action since 2023.
Bagent likely suffered his concussion late in Sunday's 9-3 defeat when he took a sack, Shaw Local reported. He had replaced the injured Williams and completed 5 of 9 passes for 54 yards. The Bears also have practice-squad quarterback Miller Moss available as a backup option. Head coach Ben Johnson has not ruled out Williams but called the hamstring injury situation "somewhat encouraging" after reviewing the MRI results.
A Backup Forced Into Starting Role
Bagent entered the concussion protocol on Tuesday, meaning he must pass a five-step evaluation before playing against Philadelphia. The 26-year-old has made four career starts and 13 total NFL appearances. In his limited time, he has thrown for 971 yards, three touchdowns, and six interceptions on 158 attempts. The Bears signed him to a two-year, $10 million extension last year, keeping him under contract through 2027.
Case Keenum Preparing for Unlikely Comeback
If Bagent cannot clear the protocol and Williams remains unavailable, Case Keenum would start. His last NFL action came in 2023 with the Houston Texans, where he started two games and completed 34 of 53 passes for 291 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. His last full season as a starter was 2018. Keenum has not played in a regular-season game in over a year.
Caleb Williams' Status Remains in Limbo
Williams suffered his hamstring injury during Sunday's game against Minnesota. Coach Ben Johnson has not ruled him out for Monday but indicated he is week-to-week. The MRI results were described as "somewhat encouraging," leaving open the possibility he could play if his injury improves rapidly. Without Williams and Bagent, the Bears would be forced to start Keenum or elevate Miller Moss from the practice squad.
Miller Moss Ready to Backup if Needed
Practice-squad quarterback Miller Moss represents the deepest backup option. In his final collegiate season at Louisville, he threw for 2,679 yards, 16 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Moss has not appeared in an NFL game. The Bears' three-deep at quarterback now includes an injured starter, a concussed backup, a 2023 spot starter, and a rookie from the practice squad.
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