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Bears' Quarterback Room Collapses as Williams Is Week-to-Week

If Tyson Bagent cannot clear concussion protocol, Ben Johnson will simplify the offense and rely on the run with a stout defense to keep the Bears competitive.

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Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson leaves the field after a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Caleb Williams suffered a right hamstring injury on Sept. 20 and is officially listed week-to-week and will not practice this week.
  • Tyson Bagent entered the NFL concussion protocol after the Sunday loss, leaving his availability for Monday night uncertain.
  • If Bagent cannot clear, veteran Case Keenum is the expected starter, and he has not started a regular-season NFL game since 2023.
  • Coach Ben Johnson must quickly simplify play-calling for a less mobile quarterback, a challenge highlighted by analyst Chase Daniel noting Johnson rarely coached backups while working with prior first-overall starters.
  • The Bears plan to lean on the run game led by D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai and trust a resurgent defense, using the same ground-and-control blueprint that beat Philadelphia last season to create manageable down-and-distance situations and protect an undersized quarterback room.