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The Chicago Bears face a 50 percent probability of starting a third-string quarterback in Week 3, a scenario triggered by Tyson Bagent's placement in the NFL concussion protocol.
This development follows the franchise's confirmation that first-round pick Caleb Williams is week-to-week with a hamstring injury, leaving the roster depth chart exposed for Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The math on the backup corps is thin: with Williams out and Bagent in protocol, the only remaining option is veteran Case Keenum, who would make his first start since 2023 if called upon.
The injury to Bagent occurred during the 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, specifically on the final play where he was sacked by Dallas Turner.
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