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Bears Start Keenum vs Eagles After Bagent Clears Concussion
Chicago Bears likely start Case Keenum against Eagles after Tyson Bagent clears concussion protocol.
In brief
Chicago Bears likely start Case Keenum against Eagles after Tyson Bagent clears concussion protocol. Chicago Bears will start Case Keenum against Philadelphia Eagles despite Tyson Bagent clearing concussion protocol. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Bears face Eagles in Week 3
Chicago Bears will help wrap up Week 3 in the NFL when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Keenum set to start after injuries
The veteran quarterback, who started the season as Chicago's third-string signal caller, is slated to start after an array of injuries has hit the room, challenging the Bears' depth.
Caleb Williams injured
Chicago's franchise centerpiece suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 that required him to be carted off the field against the Minnesota Vikings.
Williams' hamstring strain
Williams did not practice this week and was eventually ruled out. The former No. 1 overall pick is reportedly dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, which may sideline him for three to four weeks.
Bagent cleared concussion protocol
Bagent, an undrafted free agent in 2023, was the first quarterback up in Week 2 when Williams initially went down, but he suffered a concussion during the matchup with Minnesota. That placed Bagent in concussion protocol for the bulk of the week, but he did return on Saturday. After fully participating and initially being listed as questionable, Bagent cleared protocol on Sunday and had his game designation removed.
Keenum likely starts against Eagles
However, coach Ben Johnson seems to be opting not to rush things with the 26-year-old quarterback and is giving the keys to Keenum, who likely got the lion's share of reps with the first-team offense this week.
The bottom line
Chicago Bears will start Case Keenum against Philadelphia Eagles despite Tyson Bagent clearing concussion protocol.
