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Bears Face Thin Quarterback Room After Williams Hamstring and Bagent Concussion Protocol

Medical testing plus the NFL concussion process will decide who plays Monday and compel Chicago to prepare Case Keenum or practice‑squad options.

Overview

  • Caleb Williams suffered a right hamstring injury late in the Week 2 game and was diagnosed with a strain after an MRI showed no tear, leaving him listed as week‑to‑week and unlikely to practice this week.
  • Backup Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, which requires stepwise medical clearance and makes his Week 3 availability uncertain.
  • If both Williams and Bagent cannot play, veteran Case Keenum is the expected starter while practice‑squad quarterback Miller Moss is the likeliest emergency backup.
  • The Bears will wait for formal injury reports and protocol progression to set the game plan, and coaching staff must adjust play calls to fit a more conservative, timing‑based approach if Keenum starts.
  • This situation highlights how medical exams and the league concussion process can rapidly reshape a roster and could prompt Chicago to consider short‑term roster moves to add depth before Monday night.