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NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Bears Bears QB Case Keenum played the hero on Monday night in the team’s victory over the Eagles, but QB Tyson Bagent has been improving and earning praise from his teammates, even though he didn’t get the start after being…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 11:00 PM
NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Key Things to Know
  • NFC North updates detail quarterback situations across the division, notably J.J. McCarthy's tenure unraveling in Minnesota.
  • Reports indicate Minnesota sought quarterback stability due to McCarthy's developmental issues, injuries, and maturity concerns.
  • Bears head coach Ben Johnson praised Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum with starter Caleb Williams sidelined.
The Story in 60 Seconds

NFLTradeRumors.co compiled NFC North updates focusing on quarterback dynamics across the division, including an autopsy of what went wrong between the Minnesota Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Reports detailed how injuries, maturity concerns, passing inaccuracies, and the eventual signing of Kyler Murray led to McCarthy falling out of favor in Minnesota.

Elsewhere in the division, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson praised backup quarterbacks Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent while Caleb Williams remains sidelined. Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions reportedly showed trade interest in Joey Porter Jr., and Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur outlined ramp-up plans for newly acquired offensive linemen.

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