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The Chicago Bears have undergone plenty of changes on defense, but one thing hasn’t changed: their ability to take the football away. Despite featuring several new faces, Dennis Allen’s unit continues to make creating turnovers a priority.

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Reports: Bears QB Tyson Bagent to start vs. Jets

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent is expected to start Sunday's game against the visiting New York Jets, multiple outlets reported on Saturday. Bagent took the majority of the first-team reps at practice this week.

Luther Burden III News / TWSN / October 3

Luther Burden III Will Be Fantasy Football’s Next Breakout Receiver

With the slower start that Luther Burden has had to start the year so far, fantasy football managers may have given up on him and moved on from him off their roster.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 3

Early Chicago Bears breakout gets coordinator explanation

Based on offseason hype, the easy money would’ve been on Colston Loveland, Luther Burden or Rome Odunze to lead the Chicago Bears in receiving entering Week 4.

Aaron Rodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / October 3

How the Bears Can Continue to Support Their Backup QB in Week 4

The Chicago Bears will face another week without starting quarterback Caleb Williams, who continues to recover from a hamstring injury. While it remains unclear whether Case Keenum or Tyson Bagent will start, the Bears can still make life easier for either quarterback.

Chicago Bears News / EssentiallySports / October 3

'It Sends the Wrong Message': Bears Legend Delivers a Firm Demand to Ben Johnson Amid Caleb Williams’ Injury

Case Keenum, who went undrafted in 2012, went 24-of-34 for 247 yards and 3 TDs in William’s absence during the Chicago Bears‘ last matchup. As William remains on the bench, the question is whether Case Keenum has done enough to keep the starting job, or if Tyson Bagent will reclaim the role he held coming out of training camp.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 3

Bears’ Ben Johnson sizes up Week 4 Aaron Glenn test

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has plenty of experience with Aaron Glenn. The pair worked side-by-side on the Detroit Lions together. Now, Johnson will be facing off against Glenn and his New York Jets in Week 4.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Projecting Bears’ Week 4 Inactives vs. Jets

The Chicago Bears will enter Week 4 looking to build on their Monday night victory, but they will have to do so without several key contributors. Chicago has already ruled out five players ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the New York Jets, while another player remains a projected inactive.

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The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

Geno Smith News / ChiCitySports / October 3

Geno Smith not taking Chicago Bears defense lightly

After allowing 37 points in Week 1, the sky seemed like it was crashing down for the Chicago Bears. But the franchise has rebounded well, allowing fewer than 10 in each of their last two games.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 3

Johnson Might be Quiet on QB Front, But Bears First-Team Practice Reps Speak Loudly

If Bears head coach Ben Johnson had his way, the local media would've been barred from Halas Hall this week. If he had his way, the Jets wouldn't have a clue about which backup QB to prepare for when both teams take the field on Sunday.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Will Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum Start for Bears in Wake of Caleb Williams Injury

Quarterback Caleb Williams will miss his second straight game after suffering a hamstring injury in the Week 2 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He did not practice Wednesday, Thursday or Friday and was ruled out for Sunday’s matchup with the New York Jets.

Caleb Williams News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Caleb Williams Injury Update: Bears Rule Out Star QB for Week 4 Game vs. Jets

Caleb Williams injured his right hamstring during a fourth-quarter scramble in the Chicago Bears’ 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on September 20. He was hurt while scrambling on a first-and-goal play from the 6-yard line and did not return.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / October 3

Tyson Bagent Expected to Start for Bears vs. Jets

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent is expected to start Sunday against the New York Jets after taking the majority of first-team reps this week, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday on The Insiders.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / October 2

Bears Injury Report: Williams, Jones Out vs Jets; Lewis Doubtful

The Chicago Bears released their Friday Week 4 injury report ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the New York Jets, including game statuses. Quarterback Caleb Williams (hamstring) and offensive lineman Braxton Jones (knee) are out after did-not-practice designations all week.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 2

Chicago Bears rookie earns firm Dennis Allen endorsement after Week 3

The Chicago Bears entered the 2026 NFL Draft in desperate need of playmakers on the defensive side of the ball. With their first pick, Chicago found one in the form of safety Dillon Thieneman.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / October 2

Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson makes firm Week 4 left tackle decision

Another week, another game where the Chicago Bears have questions at left tackle. This time around, Braxton Jones is dealing with a knee injury that head coach Ben Johnson called week-to-week.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2

Bears' Johnson addresses 'hot hand' theory amid Bagent, Keenum uncertainty

Bears' Ben Johnson addresses 'hot hand' theory amid Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum uncertainty

As of Friday afternoon, the only thing for sure about the Chicago Bears' quarterback situation for their Week 4 game versus the 1-2 New York Jets was that first-choice option Caleb Williams will not play due to the Grade 2 hamstring strain he suffered in Week 2.

Bears rule out QB Caleb Williams; QB1 spot TBD vs. Jets

Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick practices fully, expects to play vs. Bears

The 'NFL active INT leaders' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / October 2