OUTCase Keenum QB CHI (5) Sun 1/18/26 5:41 PM
OUTCase Keenum
QB CHI (5)
Keenum (coach's decision) is inactive but serving as the Bears' emergency No. 3 quarterback in Sunday's divisional-round contest against the Rams, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official website reports.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum will once again operate as the team's third option at quarterback in the NFC Divisional round. The 37-year-old will only be eligible to enter the game if both starter Caleb Williams and backup Tyson Bagent are forced to exit the contest.
OUTCase Keenum QB CHI (5) Sun 1/4/26 3:48 PM
OUTCase Keenum
QB CHI (5)
Keenum (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as Chicago's emergency third quarterback versus the Lions on Sunday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
As he has all year, Keenum will spend Sunday's game on the bench unless both starter Caleb Williams and backup Tyson Bagent become unable to play. It appears Keenum will likely end the regular season without taking a snap.
OUTCase Keenum QB CHI (5) Sun 12/14/25 12:28 PM
OUTCase Keenum
QB CHI (5)
Keenum will back up Caleb Williams at quarterback in Week 15, as Tyson Bagent is inactive due to an illness, Mark Carman of the CHGO Bears podcast reports.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum has regularly served as Chicago's emergency third QB this season, but he'll bump up to the No. 2 role with Bagent unable to suit up. Keenum has plenty of pro experience in case he needs to enter the contest, but he hasn't thrown an NFL regular-season pass since 2023.
OUTCase Keenum QB CHI (5) Sun 11/23/25 11:40 AM
OUTCase Keenum
QB CHI (5)
Keenum (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum has not logged a snap this season, and his closest opportunity for action has been as an emergency third quarterback. With Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent healthy, Keenum will continue to be inactive for the foreseeable future.
OUTCase Keenum QB CHI (5) Sun 9/21/25 3:25 PM
OUTCase Keenum
QB CHI (5)
Keenum (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Per Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, Keenum will serve as the Bears' emergency third quarterback behind Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent. That means Keenum is prohibited from playing Sunday unless Williams and Bagent are both removed due to injury, illness or ejection.
OUTCase Keenum QB CHI (5) Sun 9/14/25 11:40 AM
OUTCase Keenum
QB CHI (5)
Keenum (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 game against the Lions but is listed as Chicago's emergency third quarterback, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum won't count against the 53-man game-day roster. However, if Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent exit with an injury, illness or ejection, Keenum would be available to play.
OUTCase Keenum QB CHI (5) Thu 9/4/25 5:05 PM
OUTCase Keenum
QB CHI (5)
Keenum (leg) was absent from the Bears' estimated injury report Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum missed the Bears' last two preseason games due to a leg injury. His absence from Thursday's injury report indicates that he is past the issue and is on track to serve as the Bears' QB3 behind Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent for Monday's regular-season opener against the Vikings at Soldier Field.
OUTCase Keenum QB CHI (5) Tue 8/26/25 2:25 PM
OUTCase Keenum
QB CHI (5)
Bears head coach Ben Johnson said Keenum (leg) will be one of three quarterbacks on Chicago's initial 53-man roster, behind starter Caleb Williams and newly extended backup Tyson Bagent, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum, who picked up a leg injury mid-August and is reportedly considered day-to-day, appears in line to contribute as the Bears' emergency No. 3 quarterback this season. What the 37-year-old veteran brings to the table as a mentor for Williams and Bagent may, ultimately, be as valuable to Chicago as his ability to capably pilot the offense under center if needed.
OUTCase Keenum QB CHI (5) Fri 8/15/25 3:07 PM
OUTCase Keenum
QB CHI (5)
Keenum did not practice Friday due to a leg injury, Adam Jahns of AllCHGO.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum is considered day-to-day, per Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune, so while his injury isn't a long-term concern, it may prevent him from suiting up for Sunday's preseason game against the Bills. The veteran signal-caller is competing with Tyson Bagent for the No. 2 quarterback role behind Caleb Williams, and if he can't suit up versus Buffalo it will provide fourth-stringer Austin Reed a chance to handle increased reps.
OUTCase Keenum QB CHI (5) Sun 7/20/25 4:50 PM
OUTCase Keenum
QB CHI (5)
The Bears activated Keenum (undisclosed) from the active/non-football injury list Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum was one of a few players added that Chicago placed on the active/NFI list Saturday. It's unclear what issue the 37-year-old was dealing with, but it won't keep him from hitting the practice field as the Bears open training camp Tuesday. Keenum joined the team on a one-year contract in April, and, while he'll likely compete with Tyson Bagent for the No. 2 quarterback role, his primary contribution should come as a mentor for Caleb Williams as he enters his second season as a starter.