{
  "id": 11556028,
  "title": "Report: Bears Decide on Starting QB vs. Jets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/report-bears-decide-on-starting-qb-vs-jets",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T23:36:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-bears-decide-starting-qb-233627755.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chicago Bears remain uncertain about their starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the New York Jets, as team officials have not publicly confirmed the decision. According to NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport, rookie Tyson Bagent is expected to start after receiving first-team practice repetitions throughout the week. However, veteran quarterback Case Keenum, who recently led Chicago to a win over Philadelphia, remains a potential starter. Chicago officially ruled out rookie sensation Caleb Williams due to a hamstring injury, ensuring that either Bagent or Keenum will take the field. When asked about the quarterback situation, Bears head coach Ben Johnson avoided giving any additional information, stating, \"We'll find out on Sunday.\" In private discussions, it appears Bagent has been receiving the lion's share of first-team work, and he is now expected to start against the Jets. The surprising part is that Keenum's decision could impact the Bears' game plan, especially considering his impressive performance against the previously undefeated Eagles last Monday night, throwing for 247 yards and two touchdowns while also scoring on the ground. Keenum's return to the starting lineup after recovering from a concussion adds another layer to the quarterback situation. Johnson's refusal to announce the decision creates an intriguing subplot, as the opposing head coach, former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, knows Bagent well from their four-season tenure together on Dan Campbell's staff. Glenn now faces the challenge of preparing for both Bagent and Keenum, despite Johnson's growing belief that Bagent will ultimately start. The Bears enter Sunday's game at 2-1, while the Jets are coming off a 31-24 loss to Detroit. Chicago has already won once without Williams, and Johnson seems prepared to see if Bagent can secure a second victory.",
  "summary": "Tyson Bagent is reportedly expected to start for the Chicago Bears against the Jets despite Ben Johnson refusing to announce his quarterback.",
  "key_points": [],
  "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."
}