{
  "id": 9167105,
  "title": "Ben Johnson discusses confidence in Bears QB Tyson Bagent",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/ben-johnson-discusses-confidence-in-bears-qb-tyson-bagent",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T17:24:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ben-johnson-discusses-confidence-bears-172427632.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chicago Bears quarterback backup Tyson Bagent has received strong praise from team leader Ben Johnson. Johnson expressed his confidence in Bagent, stating that their strong relationship over the past year-and-a-half has given him firsthand experience with the quarterback's abilities. Johnson emphasized that he has seen Bagent in every practice and game, noting that they have ample experience playing together. Johnson highlighted Bagent's past successes, mentioning that both Bagent and Case Keenum have a history of winning games in the NFL. Johnson's confidence extends to Keenum as well, with both quarterbacks capable of performing well if needed. The Bears' quarterback room has remained stable for Johnson during his tenure, providing him with a sense of assurance in managing each quarterback based on their specific situation. Currently, Bagent is seen as the likely starter for the remaining duration of Caleb Williams' injury, with the team focusing on preparing the young quarterback for his role. Despite Bagent's limited experience compared to Williams, Johnson believes that Bagent offers a more stable and dependable option. The team's decision to extend Bagent's contract through 2027 further underscores their trust in his abilities. While the extent of this confidence remains to be seen, Johnson's statement solidifies his belief in Bagent's potential to lead the Bears on their path to victory.",
  "summary": "Should Caleb Williams' hamstring injury keep him out of action, Ben Johnson has confidence in Tyson Bagent as a starting quarterback.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Bears facing nightmare QB situation for Week 3 after Tyson Bagent injury news",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/bears-facing-nightmare-qb-situation-for-week-3-after-tyson-bagent",
        "published": "2026-09-22T18:20:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent placed in the NFL concussion protocol, AP source says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/bears-quarterback-tyson-bagent-placed-in-the-nfl-concussion-protocol",
        "published": "2026-09-22T19:09:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}