Chicago Bears face quarterback challenges as season progresses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

The Chicago Bears are navigating early season challenges, particularly at the quarterback position. Caleb Williams is week-to-week due to a hamstring injury while Tyson Bagent has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol. This leaves Case Keenum, 38, as a potential starter, despite a lack of recent regular-season experience. The Bears' defense has shown improvement despite earlier struggles, and special teams issues have been addressed with a new long snapper. Fans can vote on their confidence in the team's direction amid these developments.
- •Caleb Williams is week-to-week with a hamstring injury.
- •Tyson Bagent is in concussion protocol.
- •Case Keenum may start despite limited recent play.
- •Bears defense has reportedly improved from Week 1.
- •Special teams addressed with signing a new long snapper.
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