Bears bench Tyson Bagent for Case Keenum as Packers lead 31-7
The Bears turned to veteran Case Keenum in the fourth quarter after benching Tyson Bagent, who was starting in place of the injured Caleb Williams, with Chicago down 31-7 to Green Bay
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The Bears made a quarterback switch midway through Sunday's game against the Packers, benching starter Tyson Bagent and sending veteran Case Keenum into the game with Chicago trailing 31-7.
Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate): The #Bears have benched Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum has come in. Chicago is down 31-7 to the #Packers.
Bagent was making the start only because Caleb Williams is still working his way back from injury — the Bears went into the week planning to start Bagent at Green Bay — and the offense never got untracked as Green Bay built a commanding lead. Keenum, a long-time journeyman, gives the Bears an experienced hand to finish the game.
The switch is the latest turn in Chicago's unsettled quarterback situation, and it punctuated a rough afternoon against the Packers, who built the lead early and never let up. Keenum's insertion is a clear signal the staff had seen enough of Bagent struggling as the deficit grew — though Williams' status beyond this week remains the bigger question for the Bears moving forward.