Third-string quarterback Case Keenum might be under center for the Chicago Bears Monday night when they face the Philadelphia Eagles, a wild turn of events after injuries decimated their QB room. This is a nightmare unfolding right before Week 3.
The Bears’ QB Room Is Officially A Disaster
Starting QB Caleb Williams went down hard last Sunday during a scramble against the Minnesota Vikings, collapsing on the turf and getting carted off the field. Thankfully, Monday’s MRI showed no tear or structural knee damage, just a hamstring strain, so he’s considered week-to-week. But that’s not the only problem. Backup Tyson Bagent is now in concussion protocol. Even with an extra day before Monday Night Football, that timeline could definitely rule him out. If both are sidelined, head coach Ben Johnson has no choice but to turn to Keenum.
Remember Case Keenum’s Last Starts?
Here’s the kicker: Keenum hasn’t even thrown a pass in a regular season game since December of 2023. Back then, he made a couple of starts for the Houston Texans. He had one solid outing in Week 15, an overtime win against the Tennessee Titans, completing 23-of-36 for 229 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. The next week against the Cleveland Browns? Two picks in a loss. That was almost three years ago, folks!
So, yeah, this is where the Bears are right now, staring down a Monday night game at Lincoln Financial Field potentially with a guy who hasn’t seen real game action in ages. What kind of show are we in for? Can Keenum shake off the rust from 2023 and surprise everyone, or is this just going to be a rough night for Chicago? We’re all gonna find out together when they kick off.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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