Quarterback Tyson Bagent is set to make another start for the Chicago Bears in Week 5. While he’s clearly earned the trust of head coach Ben Johnson, Bagent is still trying to prove himself to the NFL world at large.
With quarterback Caleb Williams still on the shelf, Chicago Bears fans will be watching each injury update like a hawk. But Williams isn’t the only Bear banged up.
The Chicago Bears have built the nucleus of their roster through the NFL Draft. In 2026, they landed a pair of secondary standouts in safety Dillon Thieneman and cornerback Malik Muhammad.
The Chicago Bears released their Thursday injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 5 matchup against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Three players did not practice Thursday: linebacker Keyshaun Elliott (quadricep), who was downgraded from limited Wednesday, running back Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe), and quarterback Caleb Williams (hamstring).
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.
Bears running back Kyle Monangai could miss time with a turf toe injury, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. A one- to two-week absence may be on tap for the second-year running back, but his outlook as yet to be decided.
The great Billy Joel once said, 'the times they are a-changin'. That sentiment can easily be applied to the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers since Ben Johnson landed at O'Hare in the 2025 offseason.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson wants to leave an unforgettable legacy with the franchise. A big part of how he’ll be remember is how the Bears fare against their rival Green Bay Packers.
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The Chicago Bears opened Week 5 with a lengthy injury report as they prepare to face the Green Bay Packers. Several key players missed Wednesday’s practice, including quarterback Caleb Williams, running backs Kyle Monangai and D’Andre Swift, and offensive linemen Jonah Jackson, Joe Thuney and Darnell Wright.
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift was a limited participant in practice Thursday, one day after sitting out the session due to hip and knee injuries.
Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift was pulled out of the game in Week 4 after his near-costly turnover but the Bears aren’t expected to punish him moving forward.
The injury report looks promising for a couple of Chicago Bears defenders who started the season on injured reserve/physically unable to perform. Cornerback
The Chicago Bears are preparing for a huge rivalry game this weekend. Chicago will travel to Lambeau to face Green Bay in Week 5 for a massive NFC North showdown.
The tension between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers is reaching a boiling point. For a while, the rivalry felt a bit flat because Chicago wasn’t winning.
The Chicago Bears named Tyson Bagent as their starter in Week 4 versus the New York Jets. However, Case Keenum took the first snap while the former Shepherd Rams star lined up as a wide receiver.
The Chicago Bears a few tough decisions to make over the next two weeks. They opened up the 21-day practice windows for linebacker Noah Sewell and defensive lineman Shemar Turner on September 23.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is continuing to rehab from his Grade 2 hamstring injury but is still considered week-to-week while the Bears are 2-0 without him.
As it draws closer to this year's later Nov. 10 trade deadline, the contending Bears will be attached more and more to potential players to acquire. Barring some sort of unforeseen disaster between now and then, they'll be in the playoff hunt and can use help.
The Chicago Bears walked out of their dominant win over the Jets with clarity at quarterback and a brand‑new storyline at running back. Kyle Monangai didn’t just step up when D’Andre Swift fumbled early.
The Chicago Bears are no strangers to their Week 5 opponent. In recent battles, the Bears have had their way with the Packers. Most recently, Chicago rallied for a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback against Green Bay in the 2025 NFL Wild Card round.
Ahead of the Chicago Bears' Week 4 game versus the 1-2 New York Jets on Sunday, Johnson declined to reveal whether Bagent or Case Keenum would start at quarterback over injured Williams. Johnson has decided to go down a different route as the 3-1 Bears prepare to play at the rival Green Bay Packers (2-2) on Oct. 11.