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Bears QB Musical Chairs: Keenum Starts Monday Night

Clarity finally hit Chicago’s battered quarterback room on Sunday. Tyson Bagent has cleared concussion protocol ahead of Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, but he will not start.

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 11:58 PM
Bears QB Musical Chairs: Keenum Starts Monday Night
Key Things to Know
  • Case Keenum will start at quarterback for the Chicago Bears against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
  • Tyson Bagent cleared concussion protocol but will serve as Keenum's backup after missing practice time.
  • Caleb Williams is ruled out with a Grade 2 hamstring injury projected to sideline him for three to four weeks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Veteran quarterback Case Keenum will start for the Chicago Bears on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. Although backup Tyson Bagent cleared concussion protocol, the team opted to start Keenum because Bagent missed most practice repetitions while in protocol. Keenum's appearance marks his first NFL start since December 24, 2023, while Bagent will serve as the active backup.

Starting quarterback Caleb Williams remains sidelined after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring injury that doctors reportedly view as a three-to-four-week issue. The Bears have not placed Williams on injured reserve, leaving open the possibility of a quicker return depending on his rehabilitation progress.

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