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Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) and teammates take the field to face the Panthers on Sept. 13, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears backup QB Tyson Bagent expected to start, per report — and LT Braxton Jones placed on IR

October 3, 2026 at 3:35 p.m.

Chicago Bears backup Tyson Bagent is expected to start Sunday against the New York Jets. The Bears also placed left tackle Braxton Jones on IR.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams stands on the sidelines during a timeout in the third quarter against the Eagles at Soldier Field on Sept. 28, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Ben Johnson rules Caleb Williams out for Sunday’s Week 4 game, but doesn’t name a starting Chicago Bears QB

October 2, 2026 at 12:34 p.m.

Ben Johnson didn't name a starting Chicago Bears QB for Week 4 on Friday. He did, however, rule out Caleb Williams for a second consecutive week.

Bears coach Ben Johnson covers his mouth while calling a play during a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026,at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-New York Jets game at Soldier Field — plus our Week 4 predictions

October 2, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

The Bears have not announced a starting quarterback for Week 4 against the Jets. Here's what to expect from the Bears QBs, the Jets defense and our predictions.

Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon during training camp at Halas Hall on July 29, 2025, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears CB Kyler Gordon still has ‘a long way to go,’ but return to practice is a big 1st step

October 1, 2026 at 4:14 p.m.

For the Chicago Bears coaching staff, the next few weeks will be about getting Kyler Gordon back up to speed with the scheme and testing what he can handle physically.

Bears quarterback Case Keenum (11) stands behind the line during the first quarter against the Eagles on Sept. 28, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears by the numbers: When did they last win back-to-back games with a backup QB?

October 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Another week of Chicago Bears quarterback uncertainty is upon us. Coach Ben Johnson has not named a starter for the Week 4 game against the New York Jets.

Bears coach Ben Johnson walks off the field after defeating the Eagles 27-7 on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson declines to name a starting QB for Week 4, saying ‘3 guys’ are under consideration

September 30, 2026 at 7:56 p.m.

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson suggested that Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum are all possibilities to start vs. the New York Jets.

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat knocks Packers quarterback Jordan Love to the turf in the fourth quarter of an NFC wild-card game Jan. 10, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Kickoff time changed for Chicago Bears’ Week 5 game at Green Bay Packers

September 29, 2026 at 12:34 p.m.

The NFL moved the Chicago Bears' Week 5 game at the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 11 at Lambeau Field, originally scheduled for 3:25 p.m., to a noon kickoff.

Bears quarterback Case Keenum throws a pass during the first quarter against the Eagles on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Why the Chicago Bears believed in QB Case Keenum ahead of a 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles

September 29, 2026 at 1:00 a.m.

Case Keenum threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in Monday's win over the Eagles. It was the type of night "you dream of," the 38-year-old quarterback said.

Bears quarterback Case Keenum celebrates after defeating the Eagles on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Week 3 recap: Case Keenum accounts for 3 TDs in his 1st game in 3 years as the Chicago Bears roll 27-7

September 28, 2026 at 10:37 p.m.

Case Keenum, 38, defied all odds in his first NFL start since 2023, taking down an unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles team that has been one of the NFC's best.

Bears quarterbacks Tyson Bagent (17) and Case Keenum talk as coach Ben Johnson watches warmups for a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Case Keenum or Tyson Bagent at QB? Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson and his staff adjust on the fly in Week 3.

September 27, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The teams that stay afloat when their starting quarterback is out are the teams that adjust quickly. The Chicago Bears needed to do just that this week.

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