# 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?

## Sources

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Source: https://chatffb.com/players/tyson-bagent · ChatFFB — fantasy football answers updated from a live news wiki.