Chicago Bears

The Bears are being forced to turn deep into their quarterback depth chart already.

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Caleb Williams’ injury against the Vikings in Week 2 won’t be season-ending, but with news on Sunday that he’s looking at a three-to-four week recovery timeline, Ben Johnson will have to gameplan around another quarterback for a few games.

For Monday’s matchup against the Eagles, the Bears are sending out their QB3 after their lead backup practiced only once this week.

Here’s what to know about the Bears’ quarterback situation for «Monday Night Football.»

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Bears get quarterback update ahead of ‘Monday Night Football’ 

ESPN reported Sunday that Williams’ Grade 2 hamstring injury is expected to sideline him for multiple weeks, ruling him out for Week 3.

The Bears also won’t be starting their top backup, Tyson Bagent, due to an injury. Per ESPN, Bagent reported to Chicago on Tuesday that he was feeling the effects of a concussion, and he’s been in concussion protocol throughout the week.

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Bagent is officially questionable for Monday’s game and did practice on Saturday, but veteran Case Keenum is expected to start against the Eagles, per Ian Rapoport.

The #Bears are expected to start Case Keenum at QB against the #Eagles tonight.

Caleb Williams has already been ruled out, and Tyson Bagent practiced only once this week. Bagent was eventually cleared from the concussion protocol, but Keenum is slated to start. pic.twitter.com/CNu4WyHjQu

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 28, 2026

Keenum, 38, hasn’t started an NFL game since 2023, when he was with the Texans. The journeyman has become a valued member of the Bears’ quarterback room for his leadership and guidance with Williams despite not taking the field for Chicago yet; Keenum hasn’t even taken an NFL snap since 2023.

While it appears Bagent may be available if needed, the Bears will be sending out Keenum seeking their second win of the season. 

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