The Chicago Bears faced uncertainty at quarterback ahead of their Week 3 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, with both Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent dealing with injury issues, according to Yahoo Sports.
Tyson Bagent returned to practice, which CBS Sports reported opened the door for him to possibly start against the Eagles. CBS Sports added that if Bagent could not go, Case Keenum would be Chicago's starter.
However, Fox Sports reported that despite Bagent fully clearing the NFL's concussion protocol, the Bears would not start him at quarterback on Monday, with Case Keenum instead set to start against the Eagles.
Sources disagree on the final outcome: CBS Sports framed Bagent's practice return as a step toward a possible start, while Fox Sports reported Keenum would start instead, even with Bagent cleared to play.
How each side covered it
Left
- USA Today reported on the latest status of Tyson Bagent ahead of the Bears-Eagles game.
“Latest on Bears QB Tyson Bagent's status ahead of Eagles game” — USA Today
Center
- Yahoo Sports reported both good and bad injury news involving Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent.
- CBS Sports reported Bagent's return to practice opened the possibility of him starting against the Eagles.
- CBS Sports noted Case Keenum would start if Bagent could not play.
“Tyson Bagent returns to practice opening door for Bears QB to possibly start vs. Eagles in Week 3” — CBS Sports
Right
- Fox Sports reported Case Keenum would start at quarterback over Bagent.
- Fox Sports noted Bagent had fully cleared the NFL's concussion protocol despite not starting.
“Case Keenum To Start At QB For Bears Against Eagles Instead Of Tyson Bagent” — Fox Sports
Questions readers ask
Who started at quarterback for the Chicago Bears against the Philadelphia Eagles?
Sources disagree: Fox Sports reported Case Keenum would start over Tyson Bagent despite Bagent clearing the concussion protocol, while CBS Sports suggested Bagent's practice return could lead to him starting.
What injuries affected the Bears' quarterbacks?
Yahoo Sports reported both Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent had injury updates, describing a mix of good and bad news for the Chicago Bears quarterbacks.
Did Tyson Bagent clear the concussion protocol?
Yes, according to Fox Sports, Tyson Bagent fully cleared the NFL's concussion protocol ahead of the Bears' game against the Eagles.
What did different outlets emphasize about this story?
CBS Sports focused on Bagent's practice return as opening the door to a possible start, while Fox Sports emphasized that Keenum would start instead despite Bagent being cleared.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningBears QB Tyson Bagent clears NFL concussion protocol
- USA TodayLeft-leaningLatest on Bears QB Tyson Bagent's status ahead of Eagles game
- CBS SportsCenterTyson Bagent returns to practice opening door for Bears QB to possibly start vs. Eagles in Week 3
- Yahoo SportsCenterLatest update on Bears QB Tyson Bagent's status ahead of game vs. Eagles
- Fox SportsRight-leaningCase Keenum To Start At QB For Bears Against Eagles Instead Of Tyson Bagent