Overview
- Caleb Williams was officially ruled out Friday with a Grade‑2 hamstring strain and the team said his recovery window is roughly three to four weeks.
- Head coach Ben Johnson declined to name a starter for Sunday and said the staff will reveal the decision on game day, citing a split in coach opinions.
- Multiple NFL insiders reported that Tyson Bagent took the majority of first‑team reps this week and is expected to start against the New York Jets, though Case Keenum remains available.
- Case Keenum started last week and produced a 27‑7 win over the Eagles, passing for 247 yards with two touchdowns and adding a rushing score, which complicates the choice between hot hand and roster plan.
- Restarting Bagent would align with the Bears’ offseason plan that made him the No. 2 and extended his contract, and the decision could affect play‑calling, opponent preparation, and Bagent’s longer‑term value to the franchise.