Expected to back up Bagent vs. NYJ
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Keenum is expected to serve as the backup quarterback to Tyson Bagent against the Jets on Sunday.
Keenum was under center for Week 3 and led the Bears to a 27-7 win over the Eagles, when he threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing TD. However, Bagent has taken the majority of first-team reps during Week 4 prep, with Caleb Williams (hamstring) ruled out for a second consecutive week. Head coach Ben Johnson has yet to name a starter, but for now, it looks like Bagent will get the call Sunday while Keenum stays ready as the QB2.
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D'Andre Swift
Bigger workload sans Monangai
Swift will once again absorb a heavier backfield workload after Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.
Case Keenum
Unclear role for Week 6
Caleb Williams (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta, but if he's not given the green light to return, then it's unclear whether Keenum or Tyson Bagent starts under center for Chicago, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.
Tyson Bagent
Could be QB2 against Atlanta
Whether Bagent starts or serves in a backup role against the Falcons on Sunday depends largely on whether Caleb William (hamstring) is cleared to return from a three-game absence, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.
Kyle Monangai
Out for Week 6
Monangai (thumb/toe) was ruled out for Sunday's game in Atlanta.
Caleb Williams
Questionable for Week 6
Williams (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
Kyle Monangai
Will avoid injured reserve
Monangai (toe), per head coach Ben Johnson, remains week-to-week but is "trending in the right direction" and will avoid injured reserve, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Caleb Williams
Non-committal on Week 6 status
Williams (hamstring) said Thursday that he doesn't know if he'll play this weekend against Atlanta because he still has medical protocols to complete, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Caleb Williams
Logs full practice Thursday
Williams (hamstring) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.
Kyle Monangai
Misses practice again Thursday
Monangai (toe) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's injury report.
Kyle Monangai
Estimated as DNP on Wednesday
Monangai (thumb/toe) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate.