Whatever the origins of these nicknames, the one thing they all have in common is that they're memorable.
Case Keenum is entering his 13th NFL season this year and first with the Bears as their third-string signal caller. Now he plays a small but crucial role in mentoring a young and inexperienced quarterback room, led by Caleb Williams.
In one of the greatest underdog stories in recent Chicago Bears history, quarterback Tyson Bagent has signed a two-year, $10 million contract extension worth up to $16 million total with incentives, per Mark Carman of CHGO Bears.
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw two touchdowns in a game on 55 different occasions can you name in eight minutes?
While Caleb Williams has yet to step into a game, the Bears did see three other quarterbacks Sunday, and two have much at stake. Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent played well overall, although Bagent’s first two series when the Bears backup offense faced most of Miami starters went nowhere.
Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.
It was a day for draws at Soldier Field and this didn’t include only what showed on the scoreboard . The Bears’ 24-24 tie with Miami in the preseason opener let them showcase their backup quarterback battle and in fitting with the day’s theme, it would suffice to say they came out of with a stalemate between Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent.
The Chicago Bears continue to go through training camp with the preseason schedule still a couple of weeks away. There are a few position battles that will go a long way to helping the team have a successful 2025 season.
A key veteran gets cleared just as Chicago prepares for its first training camp under a new regime. Just a day ago, four Chicago Bears players were placed on the non-football injury list, sparking concerns about depth as camp approached.
Aaron Wilson reports that veteran Bears QB Case Keenum is being activated from the non-football injury list after passing his physical. Keenum figures to provide veteran mentorship for QB Caleb Williams and compete for the backup role.
Bears HC Ben Johnson was asked about the competition for the backup quarterback job and if Case Keenum was in the running, given that Tyson Bagent is also on the team.
Bears HC Ben Johnson spoke on the value of veteran QB Case Keenum as a backup, leader, and experienced playoff performer. “Case has been phenomenal,” Johnson said, via BearsWire.com.
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
When Tyson Bagent went to his first ever NFL game, he saw Case Keenum play quarterback. Now, the duo are competing for the right to be Caleb Williams’ backup on the Chicago Bears.
The Chicago Bears made a significant investment to the quarterback room this offseason by signing former starter and 12-year veteran Case Keenum to the roster.
Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum is charging up the depth chart at OTAs this spring. The veteran quarterback took all of the second-team reps at practice on Wednesday, and Tyson Bagent struggled to complete a deep pass to a wide-open Tyler Scott.
The Minnesota Vikings are still on the search for a veteran quarterback to pair with J.J. McCarthy. They flirted with Aaron Rodgers for several weeks but have tipped their cap to McCarthy moving forward.
Keenum's last regular-season action came in 2023 when he started two games for Houston, losing both contests and throwing for just one touchdown pass with three interceptions.
23-year-old Caleb Williams is getting a new 37-year-old mentor.
The Chicago Bears are signing quarterback Case Keenum to a one-year, $3 million deal, according to ESPN. The 11-year veteran signal caller has played for seven different teams.
The journeyman backup will be called upon to help mentor another highly drafted young talent.
The Chicago Bears are signing QB Case Keenum to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million, according to Adam Schefter. Keenum figures to provide veteran mentorship for QB Caleb Williams and compete for the backup role.
The Houston Texans took a hit to their depth over the past week as veteran backup quarterback Case Keenum suffered a foot injury that placed him on season-ending injured reserve.
The Houston Texans have to have been hoping for more from Case Keenum this past weekend. Case Keenum came in as relief for C.J. Stroud on Saturday against the New York Giants and went 7-13 for 73 yards and a touchdown.
The city of Houston is quite literally a part of Texans quarterback Case Keenum. After his record-breaking five-year college career at the University of
The Houston Texans entered their Sunday matchup with the Tennessee Titans in desperate need of a win in order to keep their playoff hopes alive. Unfortunately for the Texans, things have not started very well on that front, with Houston now trailing 13-0 early in the second quarter after a Case Keenum pick-six.
The Texans made a surprising decision at QB for Week 15.
He hasn't started a game since 2021.
With an Achilles injury ending Aaron Rodgers' 2023 season just four plays into his Jets tenure, New York is handing the keys to their offense to former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson.
Keenum revealed that he was not a fan of Allen's willingness to put his body in harm's way and had an unusual way of attempting to get Allen to take fewer hits.
Bills backup Case Keenum, who signed with Buffalo in the offseason, is not the protypical size for an NFL quarterback. He stands 6-foot-1 and weighs about 215 pounds.
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