Bears hope to land a few more playmakers in the NFL draft
The Chicago Bears hope to land a few more playmakers in the NFL draft after coming up big already this offseasonAPRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TYSON BAGENT
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Bears and veteran QB Case Keenum finalize 1-year, $3 million deal
The Chicago Bears have finalized a one-year, $3 million contract with quarterback Case KeenumAPRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spends season as backup quarterback Bagent appeared in four games for the Bears in 2024, playing 13 snaps and completing two of two passes for 11 yards.
Impact Bagent had a five-game stretch as the starting quarterback in 2023 for Chicago, completing 65.7 percent of his passes with a 3:6 TD:INT. Unless the Bears bring in competition, he should remain Caleb Williams' backup. Bagent will be entering the last year of his contract in 2025.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Mops up in blowout loss Bagent played four snaps and completed his lone pass attempt for a six-yard gain in Sunday's 38-13 loss to the 49ers.
Impact The second-year quarterback made his third appearance of the season Sunday, will all having come at the tail end of blowout wins or losses with starter Caleb Williams having thus far enjoyed good health during his rookie campaign. Even with the 4-9 Bears on the cusp of being eliminated from playoff contention, don't expect Bagent to get any starts over the final four contests while Chicago remains committed to Williams as its present and long-term solution under center.
DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Bagent leads Chicago to 34-21 preseason win over Chiefs; Bears' Coleman taken away on a stretcher
Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent ran for a touchdown on the opening drive of the Bears’ game against the Chiefs on Thursday night, and they went on to win 34-21 in a preseason final...AUGUST 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
HIGHLIGHT: Tyson Bagent rolls left, finds wide-open Nsimba Webster for 44 yards Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent throws on the move to receiver Nsimba Webster for a 44-yard gain.
AUGUST 23, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Tyson Bagent lays out on 5-yard TD run Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent scrambles to his right, dives and hits the pylon for a 5-yard rushing touchdown to open the scoring.
AUGUST 23, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Tyson Bagent's 44-yard loft pinpoints wide-open Nsimba Webster in Chiefs territory
AUGUST 23, 2024 • YOUTUBE
NFL preseason top moments: Patrick Mahomes goes behind-the-back, Caleb Williams shines
Week 2 of the NFL preseason resumed on Saturday. Here are some of the highlights from the 13-game slate.AUGUST 18, 2024
CAN'T-MISS HIGHLIGHT: Tyson Bagent's 25-yard TD dime lands perfect in Dante Pettis' breadbasket Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent and wide receiver Dante Pettis combine for their second touchdown in as many drives on a perfectly thrown bal...
AUGUST 17, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Tyson Bagent finds Dante Pettis for 4-yard TD Bears receiver Dante Pettis hauls in the Tyson Bagent throw for a 4-yard score.
AUGUST 17, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Tyson Bagent dots Tommy Sweeney for 25-yard gain into red zone Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent finds tight end Tommy Sweeney for a 25-yard pickup.
AUGUST 10, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Starts HOF Game win Bagent started the Bears' 21-17 preseason win over the Texans on Thursday, completing two of three passes for 16 yards.
Impact As his modest final line implies, Bagent, who's thought to have the inside track to the No. 2 job, made only a cameo appearance. The second-year pro played on the Bears' first possession and recorded his two completions to Roschon Johnson and Stephen Carlson. Brett Rypien, Bagent's competition to serve as the primary backup to first overall pick Caleb Williams, saw the bulk of playing time in the weather-shortened game and excelled in a three-touchdown performance, so Bagent will likely have to perform well in any more extensive action he may see the remainder of preseason to ensure he keeps his presumptive lead in the job battle.
AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Bears roll out Slip 'N Slide for Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent, QBs
Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent and the rest of the Chicago Bears quarterback room practiced sliding on a Slip 'N Slide.AUGUST 1, 2024
Set to start Thursday Bagent is slated to start Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Texans, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Coach Matt Eberflus announced Tuesday that the Bears won't play key starters in the team's exhibition opener, which means that 2024 first overall pick Caleb Williams won't see any snaps. As a result, Bagent will get the starting nod versus Houston, with fellow QBs Brett Rypien and Austin Reed also available to see action.
JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Bears Q&A: Could Tyson Bagent be the QB of the future? Any chance they would draft Brock Bowers? The Chicago Bears have a new offensive coordinator, announcing the hiring Tuesday of former Seattle Seahawks coordinator Shane Waldron. Part...
MARCH 6, 2024 • TWINCITIES.COM
Chicago Bears Q&A: Could Tyson Bagent be the QB of the future? Any chance they would draft Brock Bowers? The Chicago Bears have a new offensive coordinator, announcing the hiring Tuesday of former Seattle Seahawks coordinator Shane Waldron. Part...
FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • TWINCITIES.COM
Chicago Bears Q&A: Could Tyson Bagent be the QB of the future? Any chance they would draft Brock Bowers? The Chicago Bears have a new offensive coordinator, announcing the hiring Tuesday of former Seattle Seahawks coordinator Shane Waldron. Part...
FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • TWINCITIES.COM
Chicago Bears Q&A: Could Tyson Bagent be the QB of the future? Any chance they would draft Brock Bowers? The Chicago Bears have a new offensive coordinator, announcing the hiring Tuesday of former Seattle Seahawks coordinator Shane Waldron. Part...
FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
What Tyson Bagent's Starts Can Say for Keeping Justin Fields Analysis: Fear of the unknown has Bears fans afraid of taking Caleb Williams but Tyson Bagent’s starts can help solve this.
JANUARY 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Chicago Bears Q&A: Could Tyson Bagent be the QB of the future? Any chance they would draft Brock Bowers? The Chicago Bears have a new offensive coordinator, announcing the hiring Tuesday of former Seattle Seahawks coordinator Shane Waldron. Part...
JANUARY 24, 2024 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Past illness Bagent (illness) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.
Impact The rookie quarterback out of Shepherd missed Chicago's first two practices this week with an illness, but after a full session Friday, it seems as if he's moved past the issue. Bagent is expected to continue serving as the Bears' No. 2 QB behind Justin Fields in Week 18.
JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with illness Bagent (illness) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Impact It's not clear what kind of ailment Bagent has or how severe it might be at this point. If he's not able to get back to practice Thursday or Friday, he'll likely end up sidelined for Week 18.
JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Bears' Justin Fields wasn't surprised some wanted to start QB controversy with Tyson Bagent Justin Fields on some Bears fans wanting to start a QB controversy with Tyson Bagent: “That’s the world we live in nowadays.”
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Week 10 recap: Chicago Bears hold off the Carolina Panthers 16-13 behind Tyson Bagent and D'Onta Foreman Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent threw for 162 yards and running back D’ Onta Foreman rushed for 80 yards to lead the Bears to their t...
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
