Bears Turn to Backup Quarterback Tyson Bagent Against Packers Amidst Williams’ Hamstring Injury
The Chicago Bears will start backup quarterback Tyson Bagent against the Green Bay Packers after ruling out starting quarterback Caleb Williams due to a hamstring injury.
Chicago, IL, October 5, 2026 — The Chicago Bears have announced that backup quarterback Tyson Bagent will start Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers. This decision comes after the team officially ruled out starting quarterback Caleb Williams due to a hamstring injury.
Williams, who has been the team’s primary signal-caller, sustained the injury, sidelining him for the upcoming matchup. The team has not provided further details regarding the severity or expected recovery timeline for Williams’ hamstring issue.
Bagent, a second-year player, steps into the starting role. He has previous starting experience with the Bears, having been called upon earlier in his career. His performance will be under scrutiny as he leads the offense against a division rival.
The absence of Williams is a significant development for the Bears as they prepare to face the Packers. The team’s strategy and offensive execution will likely be adjusted to accommodate Bagent’s strengths.
Further updates on Caleb Williams’ condition are expected from the team as the week progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Jason Lieser on chicago.suntimes.com, see more information here.
