Overview
- Coach Ben Johnson said the Bears will “work through the week” and that a directional choice exists but he will not reveal who will start against the New York Jets on Sunday.
- Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury on Sept. 20, has not returned to practice since and is being treated as week-to-week rather than placed on injured reserve.
- Following Monday’s 27-7 win over the Eagles, veteran Case Keenum delivered an efficient 24-for-34, 247-yard effort with two passing touchdowns and a rushing score that boosted his standing.
- Tyson Bagent was cleared from concussion protocol last weekend and is healthy enough to be considered, which has fueled league trade chatter given his two-year, $10 million contract and the Nov. 10 trade-deadline timeline.
- The Bears are balancing short-term game planning with roster strategy by avoiding an IR move that would trigger a four-game minimum absence and by keeping options open while Williams rehabs.