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.
Williams strung together a trio of full practices during Week 6 prep, but he's not quite out of the woods yet as the team manages the third-year pro's hamstring injury. If Williams is not cleared to return, then it's not entirely clear whether Bagent or Keenum would get the starting nod, with head coach Ben Johnson being mum on those two options following Friday's practice. Bagent led the Bears to a Week 4 win against the Jets but was benched in the third quarter of Chicago's Week 5 loss to Green Bay after throwing a second interception.
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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.
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.
Caleb Williams
Listed as full practice participant Wednesday
Bears head coach Ben Johnson said that Williams (hamstring) will be listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.