CHI Tyson Bagent
NFL player. Position: QB. Team: CHI (Chicago Bears).
Quick Facts
- Position: QB
- Team: CHI (Chicago Bears)
- Background: Undrafted free agent who has worked his way into backup role
- Contract: 2-year, $10M extension through 2027
2026 Outlook
Tyson Bagent is the Bears' backup QB behind Caleb Williams, signed through 2027 on a 2-year, $10M extension. Multiple teams inquired about trading for him during the offseason, but the Bears held firm, viewing him as valuable insurance. Head coach Ben Johnson praised Bagent as a top-32 QB in the league and acknowledged his eventual path to starting opportunities. Bagent himself is confident a starting role is "inevitable" in his career, saying he's "not anticipating" a career as a backup despite being content to wait for his moment. His last starting experience came in 2023 when he went 2-2 as a starter filling in for an injured Justin Fields. He's preparing for the possibility of being "thrown in there" at any moment and wants to be ready (per "It's inevitable" - Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent sends a loud message about his aspirations).
Role / Depth Chart
Backup QB (CHI). Under contract through 2027; team views him as quality insurance behind Williams and future starting opportunity candidate around the league.
Injury Status
Healthy heading into 2026.
Recent News
- 2026-05-07 — Tyson Bagent: Starting opportunity is inevitable in my career (It's inevitable - Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent sends a loud message about his aspirations)
Open Questions
- Will Bagent get a starting opportunity in 2026 if Williams struggles or is injured?
- Which team might eventually trade for or sign Bagent as a starting QB?