Bears backup Bagent in concussion protocol

Chicago Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL's concussion protocol, a development that could push 38-year-old veteran Case Keenum into a Week 3 start against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Tuesday that Bagent was diagnosed with a concussion and entered the league's protocol. The news arrived as the Bears were already managing a hamstring injury to starter Caleb Williams, who was hurt during Chicago's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Bagent entered that game midway through the fourth quarter after Williams exited. He finished 5 of 9 passing for 54 yards and moved Chicago to the Minnesota 12-yard line before being sacked on the final play by Dallas Turner, ending a potential game-tying drive. Sources have not identified which play caused Bagent's concussion, though the final-play sack has drawn attention as a possible cause. Williams is considered week-to-week under head coach Ben Johnson, who said the quarterback is working through avenues to get back on track.