Case Keenum to start as Bears clear Basset, Williams out with hamstring

Case Keenum to start as Bears clear Basset, Williams out with hamstring

NBC Sports reported on September 27 that Tyson Basset was cleared of concussion symptoms but will stay as the backup quarterback, with veteran Case Keenum slated to start for Chicago against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Bears had been dealing with a quarterback crisis after Caleb Williams suffered a right hamstring injury on September 20.

Coach Ben Johnson listed Williams as week-to-week, and a subsequent MRI confirmed a Grade 2 strain that could sideline him for three to four weeks. Earlier in the week, backup Tyson Bagent was placed in concussion protocol, prompting the promotion of Keenum, and the team practiced without both quarterbacks ahead of the Night Football matchup.

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27 septembre 2026
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Tyson Bagent clears concussion protocol, but Case Keenum will start
Tyson Bagent clears concussion protocol, but Case Keenum will start

NBC Sports • 27 sept. 16h34

Tyson Basset has been cleared of concussion symptoms but will not start, with veteran quarterback Case Keenum slated to lead the team against the Eagles.

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Bears' Caleb Williams expected to miss 3-4 weeks with Grade 2 hamstring strain
Bears' Caleb Williams expected to miss 3-4 weeks with Grade 2 hamstring strain

CBS Sports • 27 sept. 13h47

Caleb Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain that is expected to keep him out for three to four weeks, causing him to miss the upcoming Monday Night Football game against the Eagles.

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Report: Caleb Williams has a Grade 2 hamstring strain
Report: Caleb Williams has a Grade 2 hamstring strain

NBC Sports • 27 sept. 13h14

Caleb Williams is diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring injury that could sideline him for three to four weeks, and the Bears have named Tyson Bagent as his replacement.

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Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent out of practice Friday
Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent out of practice Friday

NBC Sports • 25 sept. 19h59

Chicago Bears held a practice on Friday without quarterback Caleb Williams and backup Tyson Bagent, while other players dealt with injuries or limited participation.

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23 septembre 2026
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Ben Johnson: At this point, we're unsure of who will start at QB on Monday night
Ben Johnson: At this point, we're unsure of who will start at QB on Monday night

NBC Sports • 23 sept. 17h33

Injuries to Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent leave the Chicago Bears uncertain about their Week 3 starter, with veteran Case Keenum practicing as a possible option.

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22 septembre 2026
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Maxx Crosby defends Caleb Williams' reaction to hamstring injury: 'That s*** will freak you the f*** out'
Maxx Crosby defends Caleb Williams' reaction to hamstring injury: 'That s*** will freak you the f*** out'

Yahoo Sports • 22 sept. 18h54

Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby said quarterback Caleb Williams' visible distress after a non-contact hamstring injury was understandable, and expressed confidence in his recovery.

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Tyson Bagent placed in concussion protocol, putting Case Keenum in line to start Week 3
Tyson Bagent placed in concussion protocol, putting Case Keenum in line to start Week 3

NBC Sports • 22 sept. 18h24

Chicago's backup quarterback Tyson Bagent was diagnosed with a concussion, moving veteran Case Keenum into the starting role for the upcoming game against Philadelphia.

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21 septembre 2026
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Craig Carton roasts Bears' Caleb Williams for emotional reaction to hamstring injury against Vikings
Craig Carton roasts Bears' Caleb Williams for emotional reaction to hamstring injury against Vikings

Fox News • 21 sept. 20h38

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams suffered a right hamstring injury in the loss to Minnesota and will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis, coach Ben Johnson said.

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Caleb Williams Injured, Latest on Bears Star's Timeline to Return and Status for Eagles Game
Caleb Williams Injured, Latest on Bears Star's Timeline to Return and Status for Eagles Game

Bleacher Report • 21 sept. 20h10

Quarterback Caleb Williams was carted off with a hamstring injury in the Bears' loss to Minnesota but is not ruled out for the upcoming game against Philadelphia.

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Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury: New updates released after MRI
Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury: New updates released after MRI

NBC 5 Chicago • 21 sept. 16h48

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson said quarterback Caleb Williams is classified as week-to-week following an MRI that indicated his hamstring injury is not severe, leaving his availability for the upcoming game uncertain.

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Report: Caleb Williams did not suffer major hamstring injury, not ruled out for Week 3
Report: Caleb Williams did not suffer major hamstring injury, not ruled out for Week 3

NBC Sports • 21 sept. 16h05

Caleb Williams did not sustain a major hamstring injury and is expected to be available for the Bears' Week 3 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Bears' Caleb Williams Carted Off With Hamstring Injury
Bears' Caleb Williams Carted Off With Hamstring Injury

ProFootballRumors.com • 21 sept. 05h30

Caleb Williams left the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Vikings with a suspected hamstring strain and will undergo imaging on Monday, while backup quarterback Tyson Bagent is expected to start the next game.

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Caleb Williams Injured, Latest on Bears Star's Timeline to Return After Being Carted Off vs. Vikings
Caleb Williams Injured, Latest on Bears Star's Timeline to Return After Being Carted Off vs. Vikings

Bleacher Report • 21 sept. 01h46

Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday’s game against Minnesota and will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity.

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20 septembre 2026
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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams carted off with hamstring injury vs. Vikings
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams carted off with hamstring injury vs. Vikings

NBC News • 20 sept. 20h53

Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams left the fourth quarter with a right-leg injury, and the Bears fell to Minnesota 9-3.

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Bears' Caleb Williams leaves on cart after falling on scramble
Bears' Caleb Williams leaves on cart after falling on scramble

ESPN • 20 sept. 19h52

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings after sustaining a right hamstring injury.

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Caleb Williams appears to suffer non-contact leg injury
Caleb Williams appears to suffer non-contact leg injury

NBC Sports • 20 sept. 19h43

Caleb Williams left the fourth quarter of the Bears' game against the Vikings after sustaining a non-contact leg injury, and was taken to the locker room on a cart.

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