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Sean Hammond

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Chicago Bears beat reporter for the Chicago Tribune.

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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 2h
Tyson Bagent is expected to start Sunday against the Jets, less than a week after Case Keenum's big night. Plus, the Bears placed LT Braxton Jones on IR on Saturday. Jones must miss at least four games. Theo Benedet will start vs. the Jets.
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Chicago Bears backup QB Tyson Bagent expected to start, per report — and LT Braxton Jones placed on IR
Chicago Bears backup Tyson Bagent is expected to start Sunday against the New York Jets. The Bears also placed left tackle Braxton Jones on IR.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 2h
Bears LT Braxton Jones (right knee) has been placed on injured reserve. The Bears are flexing practice squad DB Nick McCloud and DL Marcus Davenport to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Jets.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Caleb Williams has been ruled out. Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum will start Sunday. Here's what we know about the Bears quarterback situation. Plus, what to watch for in Bears vs. Jets, and our game picks.
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5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-New York Jets game at Soldier Field — plus our Week 4 predictions
The Bears have not announced a starting quarterback for Week 4 against the Jets. Here’s what to expect from the Bears QBs, the Jets defense and our predictions.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Bears RB D’Andre Swift (knee) has no injury designation heading into the weekend. DB Cam Lewis (hip) is doubtful and did not practice today.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum? Ben Johnson did not name a starting QB on Friday ahead of a Week 4 game against the Jets. He did, however, officially rule out Caleb Williams.
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Ben Johnson rules Caleb Williams out for Sunday’s Week 4 game, but doesn’t name a starting Chicago Bears QB
Ben Johnson didn’t name a starting Chicago Bears QB for Week 4 on Friday. He did, however, rule out Caleb Williams for a second consecutive week.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Ben Johnson confirms that Theo Benedet will start at left tackle this week. Ozzy Trapilo will get another week to get healthy.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Ben Johnson confirms that Caleb Williams will miss the Week 4 game against the Jets. It will be either Case Keenum or Tyson Bagent. Johnson also wanted to shoutout practice squad QB Miller Moss.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Ben Johnson on CB Kyler Gordon's return to practice: "He looked good. It was encouraging." Johnson said it has been "a struggle" to get him out there on the practice field over the last year. "We're excited about what the future could possibly hold," Johnson said.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Who is starting at QB on Sunday vs. the Jets? Ben Johnson: "We'll find out on Sunday."
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Jets will be without starters in RB Breece Hall, WR Adonai Mitchell, TE Mason Taylor and LG Dylan Parham. All have been ruled out with injuries ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bears at Soldier Field.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Who is playing QB for the Bears on Sunday? Geno Smith has yet to throw an interception. Aaron Glenn's defense is improving, despite the INT drought. 5 things to watch in Bears-Jets this week. Plus, our picks!
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5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-New York Jets game at Soldier Field — plus our Week 4 predictions
The Bears have not announced a starting quarterback for Week 4 against the Jets. Here’s what to expect from the Bears QBs, the Jets defense and our predictions.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A Texas boy at heart, Bears QB Case Keenum said his diet changes this year included "a lot less Tex-Mex." Keenum: "Even a skinny Margarita is not really skinny if we’re telling the truth to ourselves. It's hard. I’m sorry."
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
How can Kyler Gordon help the Bears defense once he clears is 21-day practice window? “That’s to be determined. We’ve got a long way to go before we get to that point." Here's what Bears defensive coaches had to say about Gordon's return to practice.
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Chicago Bears CB Kyler Gordon still has ‘a long way to go,’ but return to practice is a big 1st step
For the Chicago Bears coaching staff, the next few weeks will be about getting Kyler Gordon back up to speed with the scheme and testing what he can handle physically.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“Nobody’s a bigger fan of Case Keenum than I am,” Tyson Bagent said. The Bears have not announced a starting QB for this week, but both Bagent and Case Keenum are meeting with the media today.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
When did the Chicago Bears last win back-to-back games with a backup QB? What do the analytics say about the Bears run game right now? Here are the numbers to know this week.
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Chicago Bears by the numbers: When did they last win back-to-back games with a backup QB?
Another week of Chicago Bears quarterback uncertainty is upon us. Coach Ben Johnson has not named a starter for the Week 4 game against the New York Jets.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Bears have opened Kyler Gordon’s 21-day practice window.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Will Caleb Williams be ready? If not, Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum. Ben Johnson says all three guys are under consideration this week.
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Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson declines to name a starting QB for Week 4, saying ‘3 guys’ are under consideration
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson suggested that Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum are all possibilities to start vs. the New York Jets.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Ben Johnson says LT Braxton Jones is "week-to-week" after suffering a right knee injury on Monday.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Ben Johnson says Caleb Williams is "getting better every single day" but will not be at today's walk through.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Ben Johnson on the Bears QB in Week 4: "We’ve got three guys and we’ll work through the week and see where we’re at."
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We will hear from Ben Johnson at 2 p.m. today. The Bears typically have the starting QB speak on Wednesday ahead of a Sunday game. There is no QB on the list today, for what it’s worth.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bears coach Ben Johnson, in his radio hit with ESPN-1000, didn't say much about the quarterback situation heading into Week 4. "We'll see how it plays out all week," Johnson said.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The NFL has moved the Bears-Packers kickoff time on Oct. 11.
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Kickoff time changed for Chicago Bears’ Week 5 game at Green Bay Packers
The NFL moved the Chicago Bears’ Week 5 game at the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 11 at Lambeau Field, originally scheduled for 3:25 p.m., to a noon kickoff.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Case Keenum threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in last night's Bears win over the Eagles. It was the type of night “you dream of,” the 38-year-old quarterback said.
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Why the Chicago Bears believed in QB Case Keenum ahead of a 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Bears at Packers game on Oct. 11 has been moved to noon. It was originally scheduled in the 3 o'clock hour.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“My word of the week was trust,” Keenum said. “Trust my preparation, trust my abilities, trust my feet, trust my eyes, trust my O-line, trust the play call, trust the play design. I just trusted it and it worked.” Why the Bears trusted in Keenum.
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Why the Chicago Bears believed in QB Case Keenum ahead of a 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles
Case Keenum threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in Monday’s win over the Eagles. It was the type of night “you dream of,” the 38-year-old quarterback said.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Case Keenum says he had his phone on do not disturb this week with only his wife and Ben Johnson allowed to call. “I’ll let you guess who called more,” Keenum said.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Cam Lewis blitzed on the play and quickly went down, untouched. That really didn't look good. He's not putting any weight on his left leg now.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The last time Case Keenum threw for two touchdowns and ran for one touchdown was Nov. 23, 2017, with the Minnesota Vikings against the Detroit Lions.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Touchdown: Case Keenum sneaks it in! What a way to cap the night. Bears go up three touchdowns.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Interception! T.J. Edwards picks off Jalen Hurts on fourth down just past midfield. Huge play with the Soldier Field crowd roaring.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bears 20, Eagles 7. 5:47 3Q Case Keenum is 22-for-29 for 242 yards and 2 TDs
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
TOUCHDOWN! Case Keenum to Kalif Raymond for 41 yards.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Cairo Santos knocks in the 48-yard field goal. Bears 13, Eagles 7. 10:17 3Q
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bears LT Braxton Jones was down with an injury. He's walking off gingerly with some help from the training staff.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The score says 10-7, but a lot happened in that first half. Catch up on what you missed here.
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Week 3 updates: Chicago Bears lead Philadelphia Eagles 10-7 at halftime behind QB Case Keenum
The Chicago Bears (1-1) are playing the Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) at Soldier Field in a Week 3 matchup. Here’s what you need to know.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Wow! It's a last-second Tush Push with the clock running. Bold call from the Eagles. It's a touchdown. At halftime: Bears 10, Eagles 7.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Case Keenum and Luther Burden can't connect on third-and-goal from the 11. Cairo Santos knocks through the field goal. The Bears have Joe Thuney playing one of the outside spots on the FG unit after getting one blocked last week. Bears 10, Eagles 0. 1:52 2Q
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Interception! Andy Dalton is picked off by Dillon Thieneman in the end zone. The irony is Jalen Hurts just came out of the injury tent seconds later.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bears LB D'Marco Jackson gets unnecessary roughness after that hit on Jalen Hurts. Now the refs are pulling Hurts off the field for a concussion check. Andy Dalton is coming in the game.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ben Johnson kept the offense on the field for fourth down at the 3. Case Keenum was looking for Luther Burden. Eagles CB Quinyon Mitchell with the PBU. Bears get a takeaway at the 15-yard line but come away with no points. Eagles take over at the 3.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Line judge Carl Johnson was in the injury tent and has now gone back up the tunnel at Soldier Field. Referee crew is down a man.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
FUMBLE! Tank Bigsby fumbles on the second effort and the Bears have the football at the 15-yard line. Looks like Xavier Woods recovered the fumble.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
An awesome effort from Josh Blackwell to keep the punt out of the end zone, but the refs have ruled that Sam Roush's foot was in the end zone when he touched the ball. It's a touchback.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I think Case Keenum thought he had a free play there on third down but the refs didn't throw a flag. He was discussing it with the ref after the play.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
No Tyrique Stevenson in the starting lineup. Malik Muhammad is starting at outside corner.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Case Keenum on the opening drive: 5-for-6 for 45 yards and one TD pass Bears went 1-for-2 on third down and 1-for-1 on fourth down.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Give the assist to Braxton Jones. I once asked an O-lineman about a play just like that. Forget who it was, but they said it's the closest feeling a lineman ever has to scoring a touchdown.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Touchdown! Case Keenum flips one to Luther Burden, who powers his way into the end zone with a major boost from his teammates. What an effort from the O-line.
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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Fourth-and-1 from the 32-yard line, Ben Johnson keeps Case Keenum and the offense on the field. Eagles fans are loud here at Soldier Field! Keenum goes play-action to rookie TE Sam Roush for a first down. Keenum keeps the chains moving.
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