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09/22 19:09 CDT Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent placed in the NFL concussion
protocol, AP source says
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent placed in the NFL concussion protocol, AP source
says
By JAY COHEN
AP Sports Writer
CHICAGO (AP) --- Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the
NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation,
adding to the uncertainty surrounding the team's plans for Monday night's game
against Philadelphia.
The person confirmed Bagent's status to The Associated Press on Tuesday on
condition of anonymity because the Bears hadn't released their first injury
report of the week.
Bagent was expected to take most of the first-team reps in practice after Caleb
Williams left Sunday's 9-3 loss to Minnesota with a right hamstring injury.
Coach Ben Johnson said Monday that Williams is "week to week," and he left open
the possibility that the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft could play against the
Eagles.
If Williams and Bagent are unable to play in Week 3, the Bears likely would
turn to Case Keenum. The 38-year-old Keenum has 66 career starts, but he hasn't
thrown a pass in a regular-season game since Dec. 24, 2023, for Houston against
Cleveland.
"I think we've got a really dynamic quarterback room in terms of guys that are
challenging each other," Johnson said Monday. "They've got great ideas, very
smart, cerebral. They push each other, and I think we've got three guys that
can win football games."
Bagent was 5 for 9 for 54 yards against the Vikings. He was sacked by Dallas
Turner on the final play of the game.
Bagent, 26, had a record-setting career at Division II Shepherd University
before signing with the Bears in May 2023 as an undrafted free agent.
He made four starts while appearing in five games as rookie, passing for 859
yards and three touchdowns with six interceptions. He signed a two-year
contract extension in August 2025.
"We're ready for whatever," offensive lineman Jonah Jackson said Monday. "We've
had snaps with Tyson, we've had snaps with Case. It shouldn't be too much of a
change."
Also Tuesday, Chicago made a change at long snapper. Scott Daly was signed from
New Orleans' practice squad, and rookie Beau Gardner was waived. The Bears also
signed defensive back Nick McCloud to their practice squad and released
offensive lineman Kyle Hergel.
The 32-year-old Daly, who is from suburban Chicago, spent the previous two
seasons with the Bears, appearing in 34 games.
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