Overview

• Head coach Ben Johnson said Chicago will carry three quarterbacks on the active roster and expressed confidence in the group, per 670 The Score’s Chris Emma.
• Tyson Bagent secured a two-year, $10 million extension following a strong preseason, including an outplaying of Williams in the finale against the Chiefs.
• Williams enters Year 2 as the starter after an uneven preseason and ongoing adjustment to Johnson’s scheme, according to recent analysis.
• The Athletic’s Dan Wiederer suggested the coaching staff could consider a switch if early-season struggles persist, framing it as a plausible contingency rather than a plan.
• 670 The Score’s David Haugh dismissed calls to start Bagent as an overreaction to preseason, reiterating Williams’ higher ceiling as the franchise quarterback.