Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent estimated as non-participants Thursday
Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent remained out of practice, leaving veteran Case Keenum on track for his first NFL start since 2023.
- The Chicago Bears are trending toward starting 38-year-old quarterback Case Keenum against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, as injuries sideline starter Caleb Williams and backup Tyson Bagent.
- Williams suffered a strained hamstring during Sunday's loss, while Bagent entered concussion protocol Tuesday; neither participated in Thursday's estimated injury report.
- Keenum, the only healthy quarterback on Chicago's 53-man roster, hasn't appeared in an NFL regular-season game since 2023, when he started for the Houston Texans.
- Philadelphia remains confident running back Saquon Barkley will play Monday despite suffering a stinger in Week 2. Offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is pleased with the team's 53.1% third-down conversion rate.
- Chicago may lean heavily on running backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, who have rushed for a combined 316 yards and four touchdowns through two weeks.
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Chicago Bears gearing up for Philadelphia Eagles without QB Caleb Williams or backup Tyson Bagent
The Chicago Bears were without injured quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent for another day of practice and its likely the team will face Philadelphia on Monday night using third-stringer Case Keenum.
Bears' injury report: Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent miss practice
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With Caleb Williams recovering from a strained hamstring and backup Tyson Bagent in the concussion protocol, Chicago Bears third-string quarterback Case Keenum may get the call to start Monday's game against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles.Should the ...
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