Bears QB Tyson Bagent reveals what Case Keenum told him before Jets game

Tyson Bagent was named the Chicago Bears’ starter for Week 4 despite Case Keenum shining in the previous week. The Shepherd product did not disappoint, recording an impressive stat line and leading the team to a 23-12 win over the New York Jets. He also shared what the 38-year-old quarterback told him before the game.

Bagent completed 25-o-of-34 passes for 268 yards against one interception. He distributed the football well and maximized his weapons, particularly the backfield. The 26-year-old missed Chicago’s Week 3 clash with the Philadelphia Eagles due to concussion symptoms.

Keenum, on the other hand, registered 24-of-34 completions for 247 yards and two touchdowns during the “Monday Night Football” game. Both quarterbacks received starts as the team’s QB1, Caleb Williams, continues to recover from a hamstring injury. He sustained it in Week against the Minnesota Vikings.

Chicago Bears: Tyson Bagent receives strong message from Case Keenum

Keenum boosted Bagent’s confidence further with his strong message for him before facing the Jets. The fourth-year signal-caller revealed the words he received from his teammate and good friend.

“He was telling me how appreciative he was of me throughout his week, preparing and preparing for his start,” Bagent said. “And I really did more of the same. He’s a top two friend-teammate that I’ve ever had and I can’t say enough about Case Keenum and what he means to me. What he means to my family. I love his family. He was very vital and helpful throughout the week, but his delivery, he was just telling me that he really hopes and prays that I’m able to have a night and kind of like he did on Monday and that I will.

“That week is going to be this week because you’re starting. So he kind of hit me with that at the end. Just gave him a big hug, told him how much he meant to me. Business is business going forward.”

Tyson Bagent on how Case Keenum broke the news that Bagent was starting:

“Case hit me asking what time I was getting to the facility. I got in, and he was telling me how appreciative he was of me during his start, and then told me he hopes I have a night like he had, and that this week is my week because I’m starting. He’s a top-two teammate I’ve ever had, and he’s definitely not two. I gave him a big hug, told him how much he meant to me, and then it was business as usual going forward.”

Gotta love Case, such a great Leader.

— Bears on Real (@BearsOnReal) October 4, 2026

The Bears will embark on a two-game road trip starting on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. They will then face the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 6. Williams’ availability is up in the air and Bagent likely has the inside track on starting again next week.

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