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Case for Keenum: Bears prepare QB3 for possible start Monday

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has never started a backup quarterback during his NFL coaching career. His luck might be coming to an end. "We're at the point right now, not sure who the starter is going to be on Sunday, or Monday night," Johnson said Wednesday as the Nears (1-1) prepare to play the Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) on Monday.

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Darnell Wright Earns a Top PFN Grade in the NFL (Week 2)

Week 2 went about as poorly as it could have gone for the Chicago Bears, with Caleb Williams going down and Chicago picking up a loss to their division rival.

Case Keenum News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 23

Rust Is the Problem for Bears With Case Keenum and Not the Mileage

It's not so much age working against Case Keenum when he does as expected by starting for coach Ben Johnson and the Bears Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'NFL total passing-TD leaders' 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 / Yardbarker / September 23

Bears HC makes big QB admission for Eagles game amid injury crisis

Bears' Ben Johnson makes big quarterback admission for Eagles game amid injury crisis

A Wednesday morning update indicated that Bears starter Caleb Williams will "miss at least a little time" due to the right hamstring injury he suffered this past Sunday.

Bears may have to make stunning QB move after Tyson Bagent, Caleb Williams updates

Bears' Ben Johnson makes strong Tyson Bagent claim

Ian Rapoport shares timeline update for Bears' Caleb Williams after Ben Johnson comments

The 'Single-season TD record by NFL team' quiz

Kyler Gordon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23

Bears Designate Two To Return From Injured Lists, But Not CB Kyler Gordon

Bears HC Ben Johnson told reporters on Wednesday that DL Shemar Turner and LB Noah Sewell will have their practice windows opened today, per Brad Biggs. This opens a three-week window for them to practice with the team before they have to be added to the active roster.

Malik Muhammad News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 23

Malik Muhammad Makes Bears Franchise History During Impressive Start to NFL Career

The Chicago Bears couldn't have hoped for a better start to rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad's NFL career. Through two games, not only has Muhammad been arguably the team's best rookie, he has been one of the team's best players overall.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 23

Caleb Williams haters put in dirt by Maxx Crosby after hamstring injury uproar

Last weekend, Chicago Bears fans gasped in shock when they saw Caleb Williams carried off the field. He suffered a hamstring strain, not a season-ending injury.

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 23

NFL executives link Joey Porter Jr. with two NFC teams amid contract standoff

Two teams have been identified as potential trade partners for the Steelers regarding Porter Jr.

Steelers face brutal Aaron Rodgers truth after Week 2: 'What did you expect?'

Aaron Rodgers seems to send message to Mike McCarthy after Patriots loss

Steve Smith Sr. addresses struggles of Steelers' DK Metcalf this season

Ben Roethlisberger offers Steelers advice for their DK Metcalf problem

Latest NFL power rankings reveal major shakeup ahead of Week 3

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The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

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Tyrique Stevenson News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 23

Chicago Bears' Roster Move Could Spell Trouble For Tyrique Stevenson

The Chicago Bears made four roster moves on Tuesday afternoon and one of them could be bad news for cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. During the Week 2 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Stevenson came down with a hamstring injury that forced his early exit from the contest.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / September 23

Insider expands on injury recovery timelines for Bears' Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent

The Chicago Bears are currently dealing with a nightmare quarterback situation.

Bears' Ben Johnson makes strong Tyson Bagent claim

Bears get much-needed confidence boost before Eagles matchup

Maxx Crosby defends Caleb Williams against critics, praises his rare talent

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

Gervon Dexter News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 23

Bears' D-Line Struggles, Gervon Dexter's Red-Hot Start Makes Perplexing Trade Look Awful

When the Chicago Bears traded Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons before Week 1, it was at least a bit surprising. After all, the Bears had a shaky offensive line to begin with, and while Dexter was indeed part of the reason why it was shaky because of his lackluster run defense, the veteran defender was also the team's best interior pass-rusher.

Caleb Williams News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Chicago Bears Land New Caleb Williams Update from NFL Insider

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is unlikely to start Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles after injuring his right hamstring, NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport said Tuesday.

Chicago Bears News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Bears Suddenly Terminate Contract of 24-Year-Old Rookie

The Chicago Bears waived 24-year-old rookie long snapper Beau Gardner on Tuesday and signed veteran Scott Daly off the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad, reversing course at a specialized position after two shaky weeks, via the NFL transaction wire.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / September 22

Bears get much-needed confidence boost before Eagles matchup

The Chicago Bears need some good news, and they need it fast.

Bears may have to make stunning QB move after Tyson Bagent, Caleb Williams updates

Ian Rapoport shares timeline update for Bears' Caleb Williams after Ben Johnson comments

Maxx Crosby defends Caleb Williams against critics, praises his rare talent

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

Tyrique Stevenson News / ChiCitySports / September 22

Chicago Bears rookie could make Tyrique Stevenson’s job a lot less secure in Week 3

After a tough 9-3 loss on Sunday, the Chicago Bears now find themselves at 1-1 on the young season. Offensively, the Bears looked like a juggernaut after their Week 1 win.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / September 23

Bears may have to make stunning QB move after Bagent, Williams updates

Bears may have to make stunning QB move after Tyson Bagent, Caleb Williams updates

QB1 Williams suffered a right hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of what became a 9-3 Chicago loss to the rival Minnesota Vikings this past Sunday.

Packers OL takes another hit with Zach Bako-Bewele out for the year

Colts are facing an unwanted situation with Alec Pierce's injury

Todd Bowles hot seat update emerges after loss to Browns

Ex-Steelers player calls out issues between Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy

Mike Macdonald says Sean Payton accused Seahawks of cheating in 2024

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 22

NFL Week 2 panic meter: Chargers on red alert

Now that we have two data points on every team in the NFL, we can better assess which struggling teams are in real danger and which ones will be totally fine. Let's break down some teams with concerned fan bases and rank them on the panic meter.

Jim Harbaugh and Chargers have some soul-searching to do

Brandin Cooks lands with new team ahead of hunt for 10,000 career yards

Steve Smith Sr. addresses struggles of Steelers' DK Metcalf this season

Todd Monken admits mistake with Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders

Baker Mayfield sends strong message to Buccaneers after 0-2 start

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Vikings seem prepared to make Murray, Wentz decision for Bucs game

Vikings seem prepared to make Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz decision for Buccaneers game

During a Monday afternoon appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN shared an update on the Vikings' quarterback situation.

NFL executive sounds alarms about Bears, Ben Johnson after Caleb Williams injury in loss to Vikings

Vikings stifle Bears, who lose Caleb Williams to injury

The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz