Williams has a preternatural ability to throw on the run — “A magician,” Bagent said — but his backup is athletic enough that the Bears run a similar playbook for him. That’s not the case with third-stringer Case Keenum.

It was a near-flawless game from start to finish for Ben Johnson’s squad, and quarterback Tyson Bagent was one of the biggest standouts. Bagent played six series on Sunday night and led the offense on four scoring drives, including three touchdowns.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III catches a 22-yard pass from quarterback Tyson Bagent against the Buffalo Bills.

LAKE FOREST, Ill., — After spending the Summer battling for a spot on the roster in 2023, Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has a different mindset here in 2024 as training camp wrapped up ...

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson praised back ups quarterbacks Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum after Week 1 of preseason.

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent's best plays from his 205-yard game vs. the Buffalo Bills during Preseason Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season.

Tyson Bagent, the underdog quarterback, stole the show at Chicago Bears' preseason game. He threw for 205 yards and a touchdown. Bagent's performance

Caleb Williams is the unquestioned leader and starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears, but backup Tyson Bagent has done enough both on and off the field to earn his own respect.