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Bears' quarterback choice remains open after Williams is ruled out

Chicago has ruled out Caleb Williams for Monday's Eagles game. Tyson Bagent's full practice did not remove his questionable status, leaving Case Keenum in contention.

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Chicago will play Philadelphia on Monday without Caleb Williams, but its replacement quarterback was unsettled in the Bears' September 26 injury update. Williams is out with a hamstring injury sustained against Minnesota, ending a run of 36 regular-season and two playoff starts since his arrival in 2024.

Tyson Bagent practised without limitations on Saturday after missing Wednesday and Friday with a concussion. He nevertheless remained in the NFL concussion protocol and was listed as questionable. His return to practice therefore did not establish that he would start against the Eagles.

The alternative is Case Keenum. Neither backup has started a regular-season NFL game since 2023, and the club said the choice could come down to game time. Coach Ben Johnson described both as mentally prepared while acknowledging different skill sets.

Interpretation

Williams and Bagent were the only players on Chicago's 53-man roster with injury designations for Monday, concentrating the uncertainty at quarterback.

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