Skip to main content The Bears could potentially have a few options at quarterback ahead of their Monday night showdown with the Eagles. Backup QB Tyson Bagent (concussion) was cleared to practice Saturday, head coach Ben Johnson said.
Ah, the Chicago Bears. A team that never fails to keep us on our toes! Just when you think you have a handle on the quarterback situation, they throw you a curveball. Or in this case, a concussion protocol. Yes, folks, Tyson Bagent has cleared the necessary steps to join practice on Saturday. That’s the good news. The not-so-good news? Whether he’ll actually take the field on Monday night is still up in the air. Cue the suspenseful music!
Let’s take a quick stroll down memory lane, shall we? Last Sunday, the Bears faced off against the Minnesota Vikings and, spoiler alert, it didn’t go well. The Bears ended up losing 9-3, and to make matters worse, starting quarterback Caleb Williams limped off the field with a hamstring injury during the fourth quarter. Ouch! That’s gotta sting, especially when you’re already looking for a way to bounce back from a less-than-stellar start to the season.
Now, with Williams expected to sit out his third consecutive practice on Saturday, it looks like the Bears are in a bit of a pickle. Who will step up to the plate? Enter Tyson Bagent, who, despite his limited experience, completed 5 of 9 passes for 54 yards in relief of Williams last week. Not exactly Tom Brady numbers, but hey, it’s a start! With a career record of 2-2, 971 passing yards, three touchdowns, and six interceptions across 13 appearances, Bagent is certainly no stranger to the pressure cooker that is the NFL.
But wait! There’s another contender in the ring: the third-string quarterback, Case Keenum. At 38 years old, Keenum has seen his fair share of action in the league with 66 career starts to his name. However, the last time he played was in 2023 with the Houston Texans, and let’s just say he’s been on the sidelines longer than most of us would like to admit. Will he shake off the rust and lead the Bears to victory? Or will Bagent take the reins and show us what he’s got?
As for the official injury report, we can expect that to drop later on Saturday. So, until then, let’s all collectively hold our breath and hope for some clarity. Because nothing says ‘fun’ like a last-minute decision on who’s going to be throwing the ball come Monday night against the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. Will it be the fresh-faced Bagent, ready to make his mark, or the seasoned Keenum, hoping for a comeback story worthy of a Hollywood script?
As fans, we live for this drama, don’t we? Let’s just hope whoever gets the nod can at least score more than three points this time around. Fingers crossed, Bears fans! The suspense is killing me, and I’m not even on the team!
Inspired by: “Bears QB Tyson Bagent clears concussion protocol — but will he start?” (r/Local)