Bears likely to start Tyson Bagent over Caleb Williams in Week 4
Chicago coach Ben Johnson is expected to name backup quarterback Tyson Bagent as the starter for the upcoming game against the New York Jets, as starter Caleb Williams recovers from a hamstring injury.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is reportedly preparing to start backup quarterback Tyson Bagent in the team's Week 4 matchup with the New York Jets, while starter Caleb Williams continues to recover from a hamstring injury. Sources say Bagent has received first-team reps during the two practice days leading up to the game, suggesting he will replace Keenum, who started the previous week when Bagent was in concussion protocol. The Bears have not yet issued an official depth-chart update, and league rules do not require a public announcement of the starter. Johnson is also set to reunite with former Detroit Lions coordinator Aaron Glenn, who is now with the Jets, adding a strategic element to the quarterback decision.
"Bagent earned the backup role and performed well when he entered the Week 2 game against the Vikings," a team insider noted.
If Bagent is confirmed as the starter, the Bears would maintain flexibility by keeping the decision private until the official game day roster is released.