Tyson Bagent has cleared concussion protocol and now has a real shot to suit up for the Chicago Bears’ Week 3 Monday Night Football showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. This is massive for a team already dealing with the gut punch of Caleb Williams likely being out for the matchup due to a hamstring injury. After their Week 2 loss to the Vikings, Williams’ absence wasn’t a shocker, but the news of Bagent’s concussion and potential sideline stint was definitely a curveball.
Bagent Back in the Mix: A Huge Lift for the Bears’ QB Room
The chatter leading up to Week 3 had everyone thinking Case Keenum was the guy, with Bagent stuck in protocol. But then Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic dropped a bombshell, reporting that Bears head coach Ben Johnson revealed Bagent has indeed cleared protocol and is set to be back at practice today. That’s a huge sigh of relief for the whole organization! Johnson straight up said, “Tyson Bagent will be back at practice today. He has cleared the concussion protocol.” You love to hear that from your coach, especially when your starting QB is down.
What This Means for Monday Night and Beyond
While it doesn’t automatically mean Bagent will be under center or even active on Monday, it absolutely opens the door. He’s got a chance to hit the practice field, prove he’s good to go, and give the team options. The NFL’s concussion protocol could still keep him out for another week, forcing Keenum into action. But even having Bagent available, potentially giving them more upside than Keenum, is a huge win. They are facing an Eagles’ defense that is absolutely elite at every level, so having any extra juice on offense is crucial. Luckily, the Bears still roll out an elite supporting cast with Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III, and Rome Odunze, giving this offense some serious weapons no matter who is throwing the ball. Plus, with Williams possibly missing more than just Week 3, this news means Bagent could be looking at a Week 4 starting gig. It is definitely something to watch as this season unfolds.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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