The Bear’s Den: Bagent to start against Green Bay Packers, more news

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears looks on prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field on September 28, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Tyson Bagent had to wait a couple of years between starts, but he will get his opportunity Sunday against the hated Green Bay Packers.

Kyle Monangai is day-t0-day with a hand he injured in the fourth quarter of the Bears demolition of the New York Jets, and Caleb Williams (as expected) will not practice this week with his hamstring injury.

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