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Tyson Bagent is the Bears' backup quarterback. The 26-year-old replaced Williams following the 2024 first-round pick's hamstring injury and completed 5 of 9 passes for 54 yards in Chicago's 9-3 loss. He has started four games in Chicago, and has completed 66.4% of his career passes for 917 yards, three touchdowns and six interceptions. The Bears signed him to a two-year, $10 million extension to be the team's long-term backup quarterback in 2025.
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Bagent elevated to starter if Williams misses time; 66.4% career completion rate.

Bagent is the Bears' backup quarterback and replaced Williams in Week 2, completing 5 of 9 passes for 54 yards in Chicago's 9-3 loss to Minnesota. The 26-year-old undrafted free agent from Shepherd (2023) has started four games in his career with a 66.4% completion rate, 917 yards, three touchdowns and six interceptions. The Bears signed him to a two-year, $10 million extension in 2025 to be the long-term backup, and he will be elevated to the starting role if Williams misses time.

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