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Phil Thompson

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Chicago Tribune Bears reporter.

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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"Obviously, I would like everything that the football world can offer me. But then there's also the part that I'm from Shepherd University, so I have absolutely zero ego in this, and nobody's a bigger cheerleader and a fan of Case Keenum than I am." --Bears QB Tyson Bagent
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Bears injury report OL Braxton Jones (knee) -- DNP RB D'Andre Swift (knee) -- DNP QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) -- DNP DB Kyler Gordon (calf) -- full DB Cam Lewis (hip) -- limited
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"He's got to ramp up and get himself into football shape. ... I think he's a player that can help us." --Bears DC Dennis Allen on Kyler Gordon
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Ben Johnson fielded multiple questions whether he's leaning toward Case Keenum or Tyson Bagent in Week 4, and he wouldn't be pinned down: "Listen, we're looking at everything. And so he (Keenum) played really well the other night and, sure, that plays a part of the evaluation."
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bears beat the Eagles 27-7 on Monday Night Football > Case Keenum: 24 of 34 for 247 yards, 2 passing TDs, 1 rushing TD > Dillon Thieneman 1st career interception > Bears D: 3 takeaways (2 INTs, 1 FR)
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Dayo Odeyingbo sacks Jalen Hurts for a loss of 10
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bears safety Cam Lewis laying on the turf.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Case Keenum QB-sneaks for a 1-yard touchdown, and with the PAT the Bears take a 27-7 lead with 7:19 left in the 4th quarter 13 plays, 58 yards, 8:04 Attendance: 59,588
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jalen Hurts throws an interception to T.J. Edwards on fourth-and-5
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Braxton Jones (knee) doubtful to return
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Kalif Raymond was shaken up on the punt return and is escorted off the field.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Case Keenum finds Kalif Raymond wide open for a 41-yard touchdown reception, building a 20-7 Bears lead with 5:47 left in the 3rd quarter 5 plays, 71 yards, 2:49
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bears LT Braxton Jones (knee) return is questionable. Theo Benedet is in.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Cairo Santos kicks a 48-yard field goal to extend the Bears lead to 13-7 with 10:17 left in the 3rd quarter 7 plays, 38 yards, 3:11
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bears LT Braxton Jones is lying on the turf and being attended to by trainers.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bears lead the Eagles 10-7 at the half. > CHI QB Case Keenum: 15 of 21 for 149 yds, 1 TD, 107 rating > CHI safety Dillon Thieneman 1st career interception > PHI QB Jalen Hurts 10 of 13 for 111 yards, 101.8 rating, rushing TD > PHI: 5 penalties
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jalen Hurts QB sneaks into the end zone from 1-yard out as time expires. Eagles pull within 10-7. 8 plays, 67 yards, 1:52
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Cairo Santos kicks a 29-yard field goal to give the Bears a 10-0 lead with 1:52 left in the half. 11 plays, 69 yards, 4:22
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was evaluated for a concussion and has been cleared to return.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Dillon Thieneman grabs his first career interception on Andy Dalton's end zone pass intended for D. Wicks.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Devin Bush drops Saquon Barkley for a 1-yard loss.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
After a big hit by D'Marco Jackson (which drew a flag), Jalen Hurts is taken out for a concussion check. Andy Dalton is in.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Eagles' Quinyon Mitchell breaks up Case Keenum's pass to Luther Burden on fourth and goal from the 3.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
After review, Loveland is ruled short of the goalline. 2nd and goal from the 1.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Case Keenum connects with Colston Loveland for an apparent 6-yard touchdown, but it's under review.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
At the end of the 1st quarter, the Bears lead the Eagles 7-0 on an 8-yard TD connection from Case Keenum to Luther Burden III. The Bears recovered a fumble in Eagles territory and will face a 3 and 5 at the 10 when the 2nd quarter begins.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bears LB Devin Bush forces a fumble by Tank Bigsby and Xavier Woods recovers at the Eagles 15.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Malik Muhammad is at outside corner, just like he was in warmups.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Case Keenum shovels it to Luther Burden, who shakes off a tackle and the scrum pushes him across the goalline for an 8-yard TD reception. Bears lead the Eagles 7-0 with 8:47 left in the 1st. 11 plays, 66 yards, 6:13
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bears captains for coin toss: Grady Jarrett, Joe Thuney, D'Anadre Swift, T.J. Edwards. Eagles win the toss (tails) and defer the opening kickoff. They'll have the ball to start the second half.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Weather at Soldier Field before kickoff: Clear, 64 degrees, winds out of the NE at 3 mph, 71% humidity
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
First video: Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent warm up. Second video: Ex-Bears QB Andy Dalton, the Red Rifle, takes some pregame passes.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Bears inactives vs. Eagles QB Caleb Williams DL Jamree Kromah DL Jayden Loving OL Jordan McFadden
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Bears vs. Eagles: Monday Night Football Soldier Field Time/TV: 7:15 p.m. CT, ESPN/ABC Crew: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge (sideline) Notable: It's the first of five primetime games for the Bears
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Week 3 Bears vs. Eagles: Everything you need to know and latest updates > Can the Bears fool Philly with eye candy again? > 5 things to watch + predictions > The QB conundrum: Case Keenum vs. Tyson Bagent www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/28/c...
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Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles: Everything you need to know about the Week 3 game before kickoff
The 1-1 Chicago Bears will play the 2-0 Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field in a Week 3 matchup. Here’s what you need to know before kickoff.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Bears QB Tyson Bagent has cleared concussion protocol. He has no injury designation for Monday night.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Bears injury report Saturday for Week 3 QB Tyson Bagent (concussion) -- full practice/questionable for Monday QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) -- DNP/out CB Tyrique Stevenson (hamstring) -- full/no designation RB Kyle Monangai (knee) -- full/no designation
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Tyson Bagent — still in concussion protocol — practices and emerges as possible QB starter for Chicago Bears www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/26/t...
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Tyson Bagent — still in concussion protocol — practices and emerges as possible QB starter for Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent is cleared to take part in practice Saturday, coach Ben Johnson announced, but is still in the league’s concussion protocol.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Ben Johnson says the Bears will "finish out the week" of practice and make decision about the quarterback pecking order for Monday night.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Bears HC Ben Johnson Says QB Tyson Bagent has been cleared from concussion protocol; also QB Caleb Williams won't practice but K Cairo Santos will; CB Tyrique Stevenson progressing more than anticipated
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Caleb Williams (hamstring), Tyson Bagent (concussion) and Cairo Santos (hamstring) missed practice. Tyrique Stevenson (hamstrong) was limited. Kyle Monangai (knee) was a full participant
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Bears QB Case Keenum, when I asked him if he still gets jitters at age 38: "I love the feeling of being nervous. I do get nervous. And it's not a scared nervous it's an excited nervous."
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"He's been a baller from the day that he was born." --Bears HC Ben Johnson on Case Keenum
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
2 Bears who opened the season on the PUP list, DL Shemar Turner and LB Noah Sewell will start their 21-day practice windows today, Ben Johnson says.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"We feel good about whoever ends up playing for us. ... Not sure who the starter's going to be (vs. the Eagles on Monday Night Football) ... We know Case (Keenum) is going to be the one practicing today." --Bears HC Ben Johnson
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
5 pressing questions after Chicago Bears’ Week 2 loss, including how they’ll respond to Caleb Williams' injury www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/22/c...
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5 pressing questions after Chicago Bears’ Week 2 loss, including how they’ll respond to Caleb Williams’ injury
Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury is a blow to the Chicago Bears. If he can’t face the Philadelphia Eagles, how well can they function without him?
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"It was somewhat encouraging, the report that we got." --Bears HC Ben Johnson on Caleb Williams, who is "week to week" with a hamstring injury
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
After rally attempt falls short, Chicago Bears backup QB Tyson Bagent 'ready to roll' in Caleb Williams' stead www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/20/c...
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After rally attempt falls short, Chicago Bears backup QB Tyson Bagent ‘ready to roll’ in Caleb Williams’ stead
Chicago Bears teammates say backup quarterback Tyson Bagent is “very poised” and capable of taking the reins of the offense.
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
ICYMI: Bears QB Caleb Williams and CB Tyrique Stevenson both left game with hamstring injuries
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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Bears lose home opener 9-3 to the Vikings, a 7th straight loss to Minnesota at Soldier Field > Caleb Williams carted off with an apparent right leg injury > Williams: 15 of 26 for 138 yards (57.7%), 0 TDs, 1 INT > Tyson Bagent drove Bears to 12 but sacked by Dallas Turner
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