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Bears Coach Ben Johnson Withholds QB Starter Decision Ahead of Jets Game

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson refuses to name the starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Jets, despite Case Keenum's recent victory over the Eagles.

8 publishers · 42 articles · first seen 27 Sept 2026 · updated 33d ago

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8 publishers have covered this in 42 articles since 27 Sept 2026. SI Feed published first, on 27 September at 11:07 UTC; www.espn.com followed 7h 51m later. The most recent article, from SI Feed, appeared on 5 October at 15:08 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: www.espn.com (major outlet), The Guardian Sport (major outlet), SI Feed, CBS Sports Headlines, Latest articles, BBC Sport, SkySports, feeds.bleacherreport.com.

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How it unfolded

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  1. SI FeedThree Matchups To Keep A Close Eye On For Eagles To Ensure Week 3 Victory
  2. SI FeedShould the Bears Start Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum on Monday Night?
  3. SI FeedTyson Bagent Clears Concussion Protocol, But Case Keenum Will Start in Week 3
  4. www.espn.comBears QB Bagent clears protocol, but Keenum expected to start vs. Eagles
  5. SI FeedChicago Bears Week 3 Keys to Victory: Case Keenum Needs Another Miracle
  6. CBS Sports HeadlinesBears expected to start Case Keenum vs. Eagles despite Tyson Bagent clearing concussion protocol
  7. SI FeedBears vs. Eagles: Three Bold Predictions As Case Keenum Suits Up for Chicago
  8. SI FeedWhy is Case Keenum Starting Over Tyson Bagent? Explaining Bears' Week 3 Decision
  9. SI FeedThe Good and Not So Good From Bears' Case Keenum-Led Week 3 Win Over Eagles
  10. www.espn.comQB3 Case Keenum, Bears defense shock Eagles in MNF rout
  11. Show 32 later sources
    1. The Guardian Sport38-year-old backup Case Keenum rolls back the years to lead Bears past Eagles
    2. Latest articlesThird-string QB Case Keenum guides Bears to blowout of Eagles
    3. BBC SportKeenum stars for Bears on first start since 2023
    4. SkySportsKeenum rolls back years to lead Chicago Bears to win over Philadelphia Eagles
    5. www.espn.comQB3 Keenum's 'extraordinary' effort lifts Bears over Eagles
    6. SI FeedCase Keenum Clears Away Cobwebs and the Eagles in 27-7 Bears Win
    7. BBC SportKeenum stars on return in Bears win over the Eagles
    8. feeds.bleacherreport.comCase Keenum Hyped by Bears HC Ben Johnson After Win vs. Eagles Amid Caleb Williams, Bagent Injuries
    9. SI FeedCase Keenum Made Most of His Bears Start Even If He Is One and Done
    10. CBS Sports HeadlinesCase Keenum, Bears score 'MNF' win over Eagles; MLB Wild Card preview; WNBA awards top rookie
    11. SI FeedBen Johnson Seems to Hint at Bears' Week 4 QB Decision Between Case Keenum & Tyson Bagent
    12. SI FeedCase Keenum Was Great, but Tyson Bagent Should Start for Bears in Week 4 if Caleb Williams Cannot
    13. SI FeedBears' Case Keenum, Who Received Puzzling Week 3 Grade, Mocks PFF After Caleb Williams Drama
    14. SI FeedOne Number Suggests Bears Should Think Twice About a Tyson Bagent Start
    15. CBS Sports HeadlinesCase Keenum's performance vs. Eagles shows Bears shouldn't rush Caleb Williams' return from injury
    16. SI FeedCaleb Williams' Injury Prompts NFL to Change Bears-Packers Week 5 Game Time
    17. SI FeedChicago Bears Week 3 Report Card: A Best-Case Scenario Against Eagles
    18. SI FeedNFC North Week 4 Stock Up, Stock Down: Bears Thrive With Case Keenum, Packers Plummet
    19. www.espn.comStick with Case Keenum or turn to Tyson Bagent? The Bears face a QB decision
    20. SI FeedTyson Bagent Could See His Trade Value Skyrocket in a Projected Week 4 Start
    21. SI FeedWhat Caleb Williams Can Gain from Watching Case Keenum Is More Subtle
    22. SI FeedWill Bears Start Case Keenum or Tyson Bagent in Week 4? Adam Schefter Offers Prediction
    23. SI FeedTyson Bagent Hopes Honesty Proves Best Policy for Getting a Bears Start
    24. www.espn.comBears coach Johnson not ready to name QB starter
    25. SI FeedBears Rumor Confirms Chicago's Week 4 QB Decision Between Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum
    26. CBS Sports HeadlinesBears make starting QB decision for Week 4 matchup vs. Jets
    27. SI FeedCase Keenum Endorses 'Baller' Tyson Bagent as Bears Stay Mum on QB1 vs. Jets
    28. feeds.bleacherreport.comTyson Bagent Reportedly to Start for Bears vs. Jets Despite Case Keenum's Upset Win vs. Eagles
    29. SI FeedWhy is Tyson Bagent Starting Over Case Keenum? Explaining Bears' Week 4 Decision
    30. SI FeedBen Johnson's Reason For Case Keenum Getting First Snap Over Tyson Bagent is Hilariously Petty
    31. SI FeedDid Tyson Bagent do Enough to Keep the Bears' QB2 Job Over Case Keenum?
    32. SI FeedBen Johnson Leaves No Doubt About Bears' Week 5 QB Decision Between Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum

Sources

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  1. Bears coach Johnson not ready to name QB starter www.espn.com ·
  2. Stick with Case Keenum or turn to Tyson Bagent? The Bears face a QB decision www.espn.com ·
  3. QB3 Keenum's 'extraordinary' effort lifts Bears over Eagles www.espn.com ·
  4. 38-year-old backup Case Keenum rolls back the years to lead Bears past Eagles The Guardian Sport ·
  5. QB3 Case Keenum, Bears defense shock Eagles in MNF rout www.espn.com ·
  6. Bears QB Bagent clears protocol, but Keenum expected to start vs. Eagles www.espn.com ·
Show 36 more sources
  1. Ben Johnson Leaves No Doubt About Bears' Week 5 QB Decision Between Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum SI Feed
  2. Did Tyson Bagent do Enough to Keep the Bears' QB2 Job Over Case Keenum? SI Feed
  3. Ben Johnson's Reason For Case Keenum Getting First Snap Over Tyson Bagent is Hilariously Petty SI Feed
  4. Why is Tyson Bagent Starting Over Case Keenum? Explaining Bears' Week 4 Decision SI Feed
  5. Tyson Bagent Reportedly to Start for Bears vs. Jets Despite Case Keenum's Upset Win vs. Eagles feeds.bleacherreport.com
  6. Case Keenum Endorses 'Baller' Tyson Bagent as Bears Stay Mum on QB1 vs. Jets SI Feed
  7. Bears make starting QB decision for Week 4 matchup vs. Jets CBS Sports Headlines
  8. Bears Rumor Confirms Chicago's Week 4 QB Decision Between Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum SI Feed
  9. Tyson Bagent Hopes Honesty Proves Best Policy for Getting a Bears Start SI Feed
  10. Will Bears Start Case Keenum or Tyson Bagent in Week 4? Adam Schefter Offers Prediction SI Feed
  11. What Caleb Williams Can Gain from Watching Case Keenum Is More Subtle SI Feed
  12. Tyson Bagent Could See His Trade Value Skyrocket in a Projected Week 4 Start SI Feed
  13. NFC North Week 4 Stock Up, Stock Down: Bears Thrive With Case Keenum, Packers Plummet SI Feed
  14. Chicago Bears Week 3 Report Card: A Best-Case Scenario Against Eagles SI Feed
  15. Caleb Williams' Injury Prompts NFL to Change Bears-Packers Week 5 Game Time SI Feed
  16. Case Keenum's performance vs. Eagles shows Bears shouldn't rush Caleb Williams' return from injury CBS Sports Headlines
  17. One Number Suggests Bears Should Think Twice About a Tyson Bagent Start SI Feed
  18. Bears' Case Keenum, Who Received Puzzling Week 3 Grade, Mocks PFF After Caleb Williams Drama SI Feed
  19. Case Keenum Was Great, but Tyson Bagent Should Start for Bears in Week 4 if Caleb Williams Cannot SI Feed
  20. Ben Johnson Seems to Hint at Bears' Week 4 QB Decision Between Case Keenum & Tyson Bagent SI Feed
  21. Case Keenum, Bears score 'MNF' win over Eagles; MLB Wild Card preview; WNBA awards top rookie CBS Sports Headlines
  22. Case Keenum Made Most of His Bears Start Even If He Is One and Done SI Feed
  23. Case Keenum Hyped by Bears HC Ben Johnson After Win vs. Eagles Amid Caleb Williams, Bagent Injuries feeds.bleacherreport.com
  24. Keenum stars on return in Bears win over the Eagles BBC Sport
  25. Case Keenum Clears Away Cobwebs and the Eagles in 27-7 Bears Win SI Feed
  26. Keenum rolls back years to lead Chicago Bears to win over Philadelphia Eagles SkySports
  27. Keenum stars for Bears on first start since 2023 BBC Sport
  28. Third-string QB Case Keenum guides Bears to blowout of Eagles Latest articles
  29. The Good and Not So Good From Bears' Case Keenum-Led Week 3 Win Over Eagles SI Feed
  30. Why is Case Keenum Starting Over Tyson Bagent? Explaining Bears' Week 3 Decision SI Feed
  31. Bears vs. Eagles: Three Bold Predictions As Case Keenum Suits Up for Chicago SI Feed
  32. Bears expected to start Case Keenum vs. Eagles despite Tyson Bagent clearing concussion protocol CBS Sports Headlines
  33. Chicago Bears Week 3 Keys to Victory: Case Keenum Needs Another Miracle SI Feed
  34. Tyson Bagent Clears Concussion Protocol, But Case Keenum Will Start in Week 3 SI Feed
  35. Should the Bears Start Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum on Monday Night? SI Feed
  36. Three Matchups To Keep A Close Eye On For Eagles To Ensure Week 3 Victory SI Feed

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  • Bears
  • Case Keenum
  • Tyson Bagent
  • Ben Johnson
  • Eagles
  • Jets
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