{
  "id": 12012351,
  "title": "Ben Johnson explains why Case Keenum made 'ceremonial' start alongside Tyson Bagent",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/ben-johnson-explains-why-case-keenum-made-ceremonial-start-alongside",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T21:47:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ben-johnson-explains-why-case-214728907.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bears coach Ben Johnson defended his decision to start both Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent at quarterback in their Week 4 game against the Jets. Johnson, echoing his former Detroit boss, chose to counter leaked reports suggesting Bagent would start. Johnson explained that the announcement of Bagent as starter came before his own statement, so he opted to include Keenum as well. The move was seen as a ceremonial gesture and a way to honor the veteran quarterback. Keenum, who had a strong performance against the Eagles, started the game alongside Bagent, who completed 25 of 34 passes for 268 yards and an interception in his first start since 2023.",
  "summary": "Ben Johnson started Case Keenum out of spite, by his own admission.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-04T17:30:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}