Bears fans, though, might not be seeing the usual backup, Tyson Bagent, in Week 3.Bagent is in the NFL’s concussion protocol, according to NFL Network, leaving doubts about his availability on "Monday Night Football" against the Philadelphia Eagles.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
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(Getty Images)Williams also wasn’t entirely ruled out by head coach Ben Johnson, but in the likelihood he won’t be available, mixed with Bagent potentially not clearing protocol in time, the Bears would be forced to go to their third-string quarterback.That’s veteran Case Keenum, who would be making his first start in the NFL since 2023 if he is called upon to do so.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Bagent was the one who entered the game for the Bears at the very end of a rainy 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in their home opener following Williams' injury.
He was sacked on the final play of the game by Dallas Turner to end a potential game-winning touchdown throw.Now, it’s unclear when Bagent suffered his concussion, though it could’ve come on the final play when he hit the ground hard on the Turner sack.Bagent, the undrafted quarterback who proved himself his rookie 2023 season after going 2-2 in starts, has been the team’s backup since Williams was drafted first overall in 2024.He hasn’t had to start a game with Williams playing all 17 the past two years.Tyson Bagent of the Chicago Bears looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Sept.
20, 2026.(Getty Images)Again, Williams hasn’t...