Bears' Ben Johnson Says if He'll Bench Case Keenum Even After Thrilling Win
Ben Johnson called Case Keenum efficient after the Bears beat the Eagles and said the starting quarterback for Sunday remains under discussion.
- Following the Chicago Bears' 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, head coach Ben Johnson praised third-string quarterback Case Keenum but declined to name a starter for Sunday's game against the New York Jets.
- Franchise quarterback Caleb Williams injured his hamstring last week against the Minnesota Vikings, while backup Tyson Bagent entered mandatory concussion protocol on Tuesday, forcing the Bears to start Keenum.
- In his first game action since 2023, Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns, adding a rushing score during the dominant victory. Johnson said, "I thought he did an extraordinary job."
- Although Bagent cleared concussion protocol by Sunday, the Bears had developed a game plan for Keenum throughout the week. Johnson said the coaching staff would discuss the quarterback decision before Sunday's matchup.
- Johnson said the Bears have "one of the best quarterback rooms in the NFL" with Williams, Bagent, and Keenum as the team prepares to host the Jets on a short week.
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 28: Case Keenum #11 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field on September 28, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
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