Overview
- Coach Ben Johnson told reporters Wednesday that the staff has already chosen a quarterback “direction” for Sunday but will not publicly name the starter ahead of the Bears’ game vs. the Jets.
- Franchise quarterback Caleb Williams remains sidelined with a week‑to‑week hamstring injury and did not participate in the team walkthrough this week.
- Case Keenum delivered a surprise, high‑efficiency performance in Monday night’s 27-7 win over the Eagles, completing 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards, two passing touchdowns and one rushing TD, and his play factors into the staff’s evaluation.
- Tyson Bagent cleared NFL concussion protocol late last week and is the rostered No. 2 quarterback who many outlets say is the internal favorite to start, though the team has not confirmed that choice.
- Johnson’s secrecy is a deliberate competitive tactic that preserves roster flexibility, complicates Jets game planning and sets up a final decision based on this week’s practice reps and evaluations.