{
  "id": 11975861,
  "title": "Case Keenum starts at quarterback for the Bears before Tyson Bagent takes over after 1 play",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/case-keenum-starts-at-quarterback-for-the-bears-before-tyson-bagent",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T17:30:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/10/04/case-keenum-starts-at-quarterback-for-the-bears-before-tyson-bagent-takes-over-after-1-play"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Chicago, the Bears began their Sunday game with Case Keenum under center. However, the situation changed abruptly after just one play. Tyson Bagent, who had been sidelined with concussion concerns earlier in the week, stepped in at quarterback to continue the drive. The opening kickoff was delivered to Chicago by the New York Jets. On the first play, Bagent was aligned to the wide side, while Keenum tossed the ball to D’Andre Swift for a short gain. Following this, Bagent assumed the starting role at quarterback. Bears head coach Ben Johnson has been managing the quarterbacks position since Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury during a September loss to Minnesota. Keenum had a successful outing against Philadelphia the previous night, completing 247 passing yards and scoring two touchdowns. Bagent, known for his standout college career at Division II Shepherd University, made his debut as a starter against the Eagles but spent part of that week in the league’s concussion protocol. Despite this setback, he was able to join the Bears' roster in time to back up Keenum.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Case Keenum started as quarterback for Bears.",
    "Tyson Bagent took over after 1 play.",
    "Bagent returned to Bears roster in time."
  ],
  "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."
}