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Bears bench Tyson Bagent after second interception in loss to Packers
The Chicago Bears lost to the Green Bay Packers, and coach Ben Johnson replaced quarterback Tyson Bagent in the fourth quarter.
Bagent threw his second interception on the Bears’ final offensive play of the third quarter.
Johnson said Bagent had not found a rhythm and the team wanted to see whether Keenum could provide a spark.
The Bears’ usual starting quarterback, Caleb Williams, is out with a hamstring injury.
Johnson said Williams might be cleared to play against the Atlanta Falcons next week.
The coaching staff will assess the quarterback options during the week.
If Williams is not cleared, the team has not said whether Bagent or Keenum will start.
The Chicago Bears benched quarterback Tyson Bagent during their loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Coach Ben Johnson said he decided to make the change after Bagent threw his second interception.
Case Keenum replaced Bagent for the fourth quarter.
Johnson said Bagent could not get into a rhythm during the game.
Johnson said Caleb Williams might be cleared to play next week against the Falcons.
- Who
- The Chicago Bears, quarterback Tyson Bagent and coach Ben Johnson.
- What
- The Bears benched Bagent after his second interception and put Case Keenum in for the fourth quarter.
- When
- October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Johnson said the team wanted a spark and a chance to see whether Keenum could get different results.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We just wanted a little spark there.
Tyson, just could never feel like he got in a rhythm here today.
The second interception happened and we just felt like, let’s give Case a chance out there and see if we get different results.
Bagent threw his second interception, prompting Johnson to decide to make a change.
Case Keenum replaced Bagent.
Johnson said Bagent had not found a rhythm and that the staff would assess the quarterback options for next week.
- Teams
- Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers
- Bagent's interceptions
- 2
- Replacement quarterback
- Case Keenum
- Quarterback with hamstring injury
- Caleb Williams
- Potential next opponent
- Falcons
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