{
  "id": 11498556,
  "title": "Former Bears Pro Bowler Hits Case Keenum Fans With Hard Reality Check",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/former-bears-pro-bowler-hits-case-keenum-fans-with-hard-reality-check",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T18:17:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/former-bears-pro-bowler-hits-case-keenum-fans-hard-reality-check-12518453"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Caleb Williams' hamstring injury forced the Chicago Bears to call upon backup quarterback Tyson Bagent to fill in for Week 3. Despite initial doubts about Bagent's abilities, he led the team to a convincing 27-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. However, Bagent is now back to full health and is eligible to start on Sunday against the New York Jets. This raises the question of whether the Bears will stick with the 38-year-old Keenum or give Bagent a fair chance as the starter. Former Bears Pro Bowl guard Kyle Long believes that Bagent earned the backup spot and should be given the opportunity to prove himself. The Bears signed Bagent to a two-year, $10 million extension this offseason, showing confidence in his abilities. Long feels that giving Bagent a genuine chance to start sends the right message to the young quarterback.",
  "summary": "With Caleb Williams out, the Bears now must decide between Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum for the starting role in Week 4.",
  "key_points": [
    "Caleb Williams' hamstring injury led to Tyson Bagent's backup role.",
    "Kyle Long, former Pro Bowl guard, supports Bagent's chance to start.",
    "Bears signed Bagent to $10 million extension, showing confidence."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}