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Report: Bears QB Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol

By Thomson Reuters Sep 22, 2026 | 2:38 PM

By Field Level Media

Sep 22 (Field Level Media) – The Chicago Bears’ quarterback concerns deepened Tuesday with starter ​Caleb Williams dealing with a ‌hamstring injury and backup Tyson Bagent entering concussion protocol, NFL Network reported.

Williams has not been ruled out to play Monday against ‌the ​Philadelphia Eagles after he ⁠was injured on ⁠a fourth-quarter scramble near the goal line this past weekend. He is currently listed as “week-to-week” by head coach ​Ben Johnson.

If Bagent and Williams are unable to play against the ⁠Eagles, Chicago’s third- ⁠string quarterback is 38-year-old Case ​Keenum, who has not played in a ​game since 2023 and has made ‌just four starts since 2020.

Williams, who guided the Bears to the NFC Divisional Round of the playoffs last ⁠season, was 15-of-26 passing for 138 yards and an interception Sunday, with 42 rushing yards ⁠despite ‌being sacked three times. Bagent ⁠took over and went ​5-of-9 ‌passing for 54 yards.

Chicago fell ​9-3 at ⁠home to the Minnesota Vikings and dropped to 1-1 on the season after scoring 59 points in a Week 1 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

(–Field ​Level Media)