Tyson Bagent slated to start for Bears in Week 5 against Packers
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson confirmed quarterback Tyson Bagent will start in the upcoming game versus Green Bay, while backup Caleb Williams remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson told ESPN 1000 Chicago that Tyson Bagent will be the starting quarterback for the team's Week 5 contest against the Green Bay Packers. > "Tyson will be the guy," Johnson said, adding that the team is in good shape. Bagent, who did not start the previous game but took over after Case Keenum's opening snap, completed 25 of 34 passes for 268 yards and one interception. In his 14 career games, including five starts, he has a 67.2 percent completion rate, 1,239 passing yards, three touchdowns and seven interceptions. Quarterback Caleb Williams continues to recover from a hamstring strain suffered in the Week 2 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and is listed as week-to-week.