Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent returns to practice and could face Philadelphia on Monday

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 26). Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent returns to practice and could face Philadelphia on Monday. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/chicago-bears-qb-tyson-bagent-returns-to-practice-and-could-face-philadelphia-on-monday/article_c796c72e-6daf-5a86-a708-781fa8b18eb1.html

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Chicago Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent returned to practice on Saturday after overcoming a concussion and is potentially ready for Monday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. Coach Ben Johnson indicated that while Bagent could start, it’s uncertain whether he will over third-stringer Case Keenum due to limited practice time. Starter Caleb Williams remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, emphasizing the uncertainty around who will lead the Bears in their crucial upcoming match.

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Tyson Bagent, the Chicago Bears backup quarterback, returned to practice on Saturday after clearing the NFL concussion protocol. He could potentially face the Philadelphia Eagles in Monday night's game at Soldier Field. However, whether he will start or be the backup remains undecided by Bears coach Ben Johnson. The starting quarterback, Caleb Williams, has been out due to a hamstring injury and hasn't practiced all week. While Bagent was sidelined for practice, he attended team meetings daily and is now practicing, giving him only one day of preparation before the game. Coach Johnson emphasized that getting Bagent healthy was prioritized over rushing back into action, suggesting mental readiness as a key factor in his decision-making process.

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Chicago Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent returned to practice on Saturday after clearing the NFL concussion protocol and could be available to play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night at Soldier Field. uncertain

Bagent → return → Field

Whether he’s actually deemed the starter over third-stringer Case Keenum was left open by Bears coach Ben Johnson. asserted

deemed → deem → Johnson

Starter Caleb Williams remained out of practice on Saturday and has not participated all week after injuring his hamstring on Sunday against Minnesota. asserted

Williams → remain → Minnesota

Bagent would be operating with only a day of practice but has been at Halas Hall most of the week and in team meetings. asserted

Bagent → operate → meetings

“We wanted to get him healthy, first and foremost,” Johnson said. asserted

Johnson → want → ?

“That was his No. 1 priority and then, you know, since it’s progressed along he was able to be in meetings yesterday and now he can practice today. asserted

he → know → meetings

“He’s right on track to where he needs to be. asserted

he → ’ → track

I think mentally he’s going to be in a good spot to what we’re asking him to do.” asserted

we → think → him

Johnson said it’s possible Bagent could be the backup against the Eagles. uncertain

Bagent → say → Eagles

It’s also possible Bagent could start since he has cleared protocol and has been at the practice facility for team meetings since Thursday. uncertain

he → ’ → Thursday

Bagent was injured on a hit after passing when he relieved Williams in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings. asserted

he → injure → Vikings

He finished the game and then was put in the NFL concussion protocol. asserted

He → finish → protocol

Neither Bagent nor Keenum have started an NFL game since 2023. asserted

Bagent → start → 2023

Johnson said the Bears do benefit in a way if it’s Bagent starting over Keenum. asserted

it → say → Keenum

“There’s a different skill set, obviously,” Johnson said. asserted

Johnson → ’ → ?

“You know, one guy is a little bit more mobile than the other and yet both are very cerebral players. asserted

both → know → other

I know they’ll be mentally prepared for the game. asserted

they → know → game

“We’ll see what it looks like but there’s a reason why Tyson was the backup (to Williams) as we ended camp and we felt good about who he is as a player and what he can bring to the table to this offense. asserted

he → see → offense

It would be exciting to get him out there, as well.” Both cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (hamstring) and kicker Cairo Santos (hip) practiced, and Johnson said they could play Monday. uncertain

they → get → him

Johnson said tackle Ozzy Trapillo will not play in the game as he continues to come back from a patellar tendon injury. asserted

he → say → injury

Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent returns to practice and could face Philadelphia on Monday

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