Bears Quarterback Crisis: Both Williams and Bagent Injured Ahead of Eagles Showdown

Well, isn't this just a nightmare scenario for the Chicago Bears? Just when fans were hoping for some clarity on Caleb Williams' hamstring injury, a new, equally worrying development has emerged: backup quarterback Tyson Bagent has now entered the NFL's concussion protocol. This double whammy leaves the team in a truly precarious position heading into their Week 3 clash against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.

The news regarding Bagent, which broke on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, via NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, means his availability for the upcoming game is, quite frankly, up in the air. Sources close to the situation, speaking anonymously as the Bears hadn't yet released their official injury report, confirmed the tough reality. Bagent, a former Division II standout who joined the Bears as an undrafted free agent in May 2023 and signed an extension in August 2025, finished out Sunday’s 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings after Williams went down. He completed 5 of 9 passes for 54 yards, but unfortunately, he took a heavy hit on the final play of the game, sacked by Dallas Turner. It seems that play might have been more impactful than initially thought, leading to his current protocol status.

Meanwhile, the highly-touted rookie Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick from the 2024 NFL Draft, is still battling a right hamstring injury he sustained late in the fourth quarter against the Vikings. Head Coach Ben Johnson has officially listed Williams as "week-to-week," which, let's be honest, usually means more than just a single game on the sidelines. While there's always an "outside shot" he could somehow miraculously suit up for Monday night, it’s far more likely he'll miss at least this contest, if not more.

So, with both Williams and Bagent likely sidelined, or at least facing significant hurdles, the Chicago Bears are now staring down a genuine quarterback crisis. Who steps up to the plate? All signs point to veteran Case Keenum, who last saw regular-season action way back on December 24, 2023, with the Houston Texans. Keenum, an undrafted player himself from 2012, has a history with the Bears, having signed two contracts with them since 2025. He even had a career year back in 2017, leading the Vikings to an impressive 11-3 record as a starter. But that was then, and this is now.

Behind Keenum, the depth chart gets even thinner, with practice squad quarterback Miller Moss being the only other immediate option. This isn't just a minor setback; it's a significant test for the Bears' coaching staff and the entire offensive unit. Facing a tough Eagles team on national television without your top two signal-callers is a daunting task, to say the least. The coming days will be crucial as the team scrambles to prepare for a game that just got a whole lot more complicated.