Tyson Bagent to Make First Bears Start Since 2023 as Caleb Williams Goes Week to Week
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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 22
Tyson Bagent to Make First Bears Start Since 2023 as Caleb Williams Goes Week to Week
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 22
Summary
Tyson Bagent is set to start Monday against Philadelphia after Caleb Williams suffered a right hamstring strain in Chicago’s 9-3 loss to Minnesota and was labeled week to week.
Monday’s game will be Bagent’s first start since November 2023, with the Bears preparing for an offense that likely leans more on his decision-making, distribution and mobility than Williams’ off-script arm talent.
Ben Johnson said he is comfortable with the switch because Bagent has worked in the system for a year and a half, with extensive practice, camp and preseason reps already in place.
Teammates including D’Andre Swift, Jonah Jackson and Cole Kmet publicly backed Bagent, reflecting broad confidence in his preparation and command as he steps into a potentially career-shaping stretch.