Bears likely to start QB Tyson Bagent in Week 4 versus Jets
The Chicago Bears are expected to name Tyson Bagent as the starting quarterback for their Week 4 game against the New York Jets after Caleb Williams was ruled out.
The Chicago Bears have indicated that backup quarterback Tyson Bagent will likely start in the upcoming Week 4 matchup against the New York Jets, following the official ruling that rookie Caleb Williams will miss the game. Bagent has taken the majority of first-team reps in practice this week, while head coach Ben Johnson has not confirmed the starter publicly.
Both Bagent and veteran Case Keenum are expected to be active for the game, leaving the final decision to be made at kickoff. Johnson previously noted that Bagent finished training camp as the team's No. 2 quarterback, suggesting the coaching staff is considering a change.
Williams was ruled out on Friday, and his status for the following week’s game against the Green Bay Packers remains uncertain. If Williams remains unavailable, Bagent could receive a full week of preparation before potentially taking the snap against the Jets.