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Chicago Bears face quarterback shortage due to multiple injuries
The Chicago Bears are facing a significant quarterback shortage heading into their Week 3 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles due to multiple injuries. Starting quarterback Caleb Williams is considered “week-to-week” with a right hamstring injury sustained during a recent loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Adding to the complication, Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol. If both Williams and Bagent are unable to play, the team will likely rely on 38-year-old veteran Case Keenum. Keenum, who has 66 career starts, has been practicing and has expressed readiness to step in.
Head coach Ben Johnson has expressed confidence in the depth of the quarterback room, noting that the team is prepared regardless of who starts. The injury situation has also impacted other players, with running back Kyle Monangai listed on the injury report with a knee issue.
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Ben Johnson · Caleb Williams · Case Keenum · Chicago Bears · Kalshi · Kyle Long · Minnesota Vikings · Philadelphia Eagles · Tyson Bagent
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Caleb Williams is considered week-to-week due to his hamstring injury. www.bleedinggreennation.com · www.sbnation.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An MRI of Caleb Williams showed a hamstring strain but no tears or structural knee damage. www.sbnation.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] If both Williams and Bagent are unavailable, Case Keenum will start for the Bears against the Eagles. www.bleedinggreennation.com · www.profootballrumors.com · www.sbnation.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent is in concussion protocol. www.bleedinggreennation.com · www.profootballrumors.com · www.sbnation.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Case Keenum has not played in a regular-season game since December 2023. www.bleedinggreennation.com · www.profootballrumors.com · www.sbnation.com