Bears face quarterback challenge against Eagles after injuries

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Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Bears face quarterback challenge against Eagles after injuries
Summary

The Chicago Bears prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football amid quarterback challenges. Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 and will miss time, while Tyson Bagent is currently in concussion protocol. This leaves 38-year-old Case Keenum as a potential starter. Ben Johnson, the team's head coach, faces an unprecedented coaching challenge as he has never called plays for a backup quarterback. The Bears are coming off a low-scoring 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and need to improve their offensive execution, particularly in the running game. They enter Week 3 leading the league in rushing yards but face an Eagles team that has struggled defensively against the run so far this season.

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  • Caleb Williams out with a hamstring injury, week-to-week
  • Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol
  • Case Keenum could start at quarterback
  • Bears average 212.5 rushing yards per game
  • Eagles allow 127.0 rushing yards per game
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  • 6:20 PMCBS NFLBen Johnson is facing challenge he's never encountered in coaching career as Bears prepare for Eagles
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With Caleb Williams out and Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol, Ben Johnson could turn to a 38-year-old signal-caller

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