Mike Moraitis· Oct 4, 2026
Moraitis argues the Bears' quarterback pecking order behind Caleb Williams has Tyson Bagent as the true backup and Case Keenum as the third-stringer, explaining why Bagent gets the Week 4 start.
“Bagent is the Bears' true No. 2 quarterback and Keenum is really the team's QB3.”
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- Depth Chart CallsTyson BagentChicago BearsOct 4, 2026
Tyson Bagent to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Bagent is the Bears' true No. 2 quarterback and Keenum is really the team's QB3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsCase KeenumChicago BearsOct 4, 2026
Case Keenum to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Bagent is the Bears' true No. 2 quarterback and Keenum is really the team's QB3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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