Bears Name Tyson Bagent Starter for Game at Lambeau Field

Chicago is turning to Bagent because he has shown efficient play and the ability to change calls at the line as Caleb Williams rehabs his hamstring.

Overview

Coach Ben Johnson confirmed Wednesday that Tyson Bagent will start at quarterback in Green Bay after the Bears elected not to activate Caleb Williams while he rehabs a hamstring.
Bagent comes off an efficient 25-for-34, 268-yard performance with one interception against the Jets and has earned coaching trust to identify and alter plays at the line.
More than half of Chicago’s projected starting offensive line were listed as nonparticipants in practice, and a roster spot is open while Marcus Davenport asked to be released from the practice squad.
The Packers enter the game dealing with defensive injuries, including Edgerrin Cooper’s torn Achilles and Micah Parsons still working back from an ACL, and they also rank poorly on rush defense and red-zone efficiency.
The matchup will test whether the Bears can attack Green Bay’s defensive weaknesses with deeper throws and in-line changes from Bagent and it could shape short-term quarterback plans depending on Williams’ recovery and the linemen who return.