Sunday Injury Update

The Bears announced on Sunday afternoon that quarterback Tyson Bagent has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and is available for Monday night's game against the Eagles.

Who will start at quarterback for Chicago? The Bears ruled Caleb Williams out on Saturday. Williams suffered a hamstring injury last Sunday against the Vikings and did not practice all week.

Bagent returned to practice on Saturday as a full participant, but needed to be cleared by an independent neurologist, which happened on Sunday. Bagent, who is No. 2 on the depth chart behind Williams, entered the game in the fourth quarter of the loss to Minnesota after Williams' injury.

With Williams and Bagent sidelined for most of the practice week, the Bears prepared veteran Case Keenum to start against the Eagles.

Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson said on Saturday that Bagent is "gonna be in a good spot for what we're asking him to do." When asked if Bagent could serve as the backup if he fully cleared the protocol, Johnson said, "Sure."

Saturday's Injury Report

The Eagles have ruled out wide receiver Hollywood Brown (ankle), tight end Dallas Goedert (knee), and tackle Fred Johnson (knee) for Monday Night Football against the Bears. Johnson was added to the injury list Saturday after participating in Friday's practice.

Outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard (pectoral) was upgraded to a full participant at practice for the first time this season and is listed as questionable for Monday after being ruled out for Weeks 1 and 2.

"I had a pretty solid week. Even last week was solid. Just kind of like I said before, just leaving it up to the coaches and staff, how did I look? And that answer will come pretty soon," Greenard said after practice on Saturday. "I'm pretty optimistic. I'm ready to get out there. But like I said, man, if it's not smart on my end or for the team's sake, they'll let me know that."

Greenard has said it's hard not being out there with his teammates – he would play if it were up to him, but trusts that the medical staff will make the right decision for him and the team.

"You can try to get as much football shape as you possibly could, but you never get in shape of when you're actually playing," Greenard said when asked about his fitness. "I don't feel like it'll be that long before I can get back in gear."

The Eagles' leading receiver, DeVonta Smith (hamstring), was also upgraded to full participation on Saturday after being limited on Friday and not practicing at all on Thursday. Running back Tank Bigsby (abdomen) was a full participant at Saturday's practice after being limited on Friday, while running back Will Shipley (foot) remained limited. Shipley, like Bigsby and Smith, is good to go for Monday's contest.

While not on the injury report, Zach Ertz's fitness will be taken into consideration when it's time to decide whether or not the tight end will be elevated from the practice squad.

"My body feels good," Ertz said after Saturday's practice. "Obviously, a little rusty. Haven't played football in nine and a half months. For me to get out there has been a blessing. It's a blessing to be in this building again. It's been fun. Body feels solid. Now it's up to the coaches to see how the week went."

Eagles Injury Report

Out

WR Hollywood Brown (Ankle/Did Not Participate)

TE Dallas Goedert (Knee/Did Not Participate)

T Fred Johnson (Knee/Did Not Participate)

Questionable

OLB Jonathan Greenard (Pectoral/Full Participant)

Available

RB Saquon Barkley (Stinger/Full Participant)

RB Tank Bigsby (Abdomen/Full Participant)

DT Jalen Carter (Wrist /Full Participant)

S Andrew Mukuba (Knee/Full Participant)

RB Will Shipley (Foot/Limited Participant)

WR DeVonta Smith (Hamstring/Full Participant)

G Tyler Steen (Shoulder/Full Participant)

The Bears officially ruled out quarterback Caleb Williams for Monday night's game against the Eagles.

Williams suffered a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Williams did not practice all week.

Tyson Bagent replaced Williams against the Vikings, but suffered a concussion and spent the week in concussion protocol. He was cleared to return to practice on Saturday, but is questionable for Monday night.

"He's right on track where he needs to be," Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson told reporters on Saturday. "I think mentally he's gonna be in a good spot for what we're asking him to do."

The Bears could turn to veteran Case Keenum to start Monday night. If Keenum starts, Johnson said that it is possible Bagent will serve as the backup.

"Still a lot of time between now and kickoff," Johnson added.

Chicago also ruled out two players on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list – linebacker Noah Sewell and defensive lineman Shemar Turner.

Everyone else fully participated in practice for the Bears and is good to go for Monday night.

Bears Injury Report

Out
QB Caleb Williams (Hamstring/Did Not Participate)

Questionable
QB Tyson Bagent (Concussion/Full Participation)

Available
DL Grady Jarrett (Rest/Full Participation)
RB Kyle Monangai (Knee/Full Participation)
K Cairo Santos (Right Hip/Full Participation)
DB Tyrique Stevenson (Hamstring/Full Participation)
OL Joe Thuney (Rest/Full Participation)

Friday's Injury Report

Running back Saquon Barkley described the stinger that he suffered on the first play from scrimmage in last Sunday's win over the Titans as a "wake-up call."

While Barkley returned to the game, he was limited to just four carries. Tank Bigsby handled the majority of the workload at running back, toting the ball 13 times.

After Friday's practice, Barkley said that he's following the protocol provided by the training staff. He was limited on Thursday, but fully participated in Friday's practice.

The only Eagles who did not practice on Friday were wide receiver Hollywood Brown (ankle) and tight end Dallas Goedert (knee). Brown was added to the injury report on Friday after practicing on Thursday. Goedert suffered the knee injury in the first quarter of the Titans game.

Bigsby (abdomen), running back Will Shipley (foot), and wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) returned to practice on Friday after sitting out on Thursday. All three were limited participants, along with outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard (pectoral).

Barkley, defensive tackle Jalen Carter (wrist), safety Andrew Mukuba (knee), and guard Tyler Steen (shoulder) were full participants in Friday's practice.

Eagles Injury Report

Did Not Participate
WR Hollywood Brown (Ankle)
TE Dallas Goedert (Knee)

Limited Participation
RB Tank Bigsby (Abdomen)
OLB Jonathan Greenard (Pectoral)
RB Will Shipley (Foot)
WR DeVonta Smith (Hamstring)

Full Participation
RB Saquon Barkley (Stinger)
DT Jalen Carter (Wrist)
S Andrew Mukuba (Knee)
G Tyler Steen (Shoulder)

Quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent did not practice on Friday as the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles inch closer to Monday Night Football.

Williams suffered a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of the Bears' loss to the Vikings on Sunday. Bagent is in the concussion protocol after relieving Williams against Minnesota.

Veteran quarterback Case Keenum will start if Williams and Bagent are unable to play.

"I don't think anybody has any doubt that he'll be ready for the moment," Bears Offensive Coordinator Press Taylor told Bears reporters on Friday. "He's obviously done it a really long time and at a high level. He's been through every role that you can be in in a quarterback room from undrafted to a franchise guy to a backup to an up-and-down starter. I think all of those lessons have molded him into the quarterback he is today."

Kicker Cairo Santos is dealing with a right hip injury and also missed practice on Friday. Left guard Joe Thuney rested on Friday. He also had a day off in the lead-up to the game against the Vikings.

Two defensive starters and a key offensive player returned to practice on Friday (the Bears did not practice on Thursday, but provided an estimated injury report).

Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (rest) was a full participant, while cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (hamstring) was limited. Running back Kyle Monangai (knee) was also a full participant.

Bears Injury Report

Did Not Participate
QB Tyson Bagent (Concussion)
K Cairo Santos (Right Hip)
OL Joe Thuney (Rest)
QB Caleb Williams (Hamstring)

Limited Participation
LB Noah Sewell (Achilles)
DB Tyrique Stevenson (Hamstring)
DL Shemar Turner (Knee)

Full Participation
DL Grady Jarrett (Rest)
RB Kyle Monangai (Knee)

Thursday's Injury Report

The Eagles were without four key members of the offense at practice on Thursday: running back Tank Bigsby (abdomen), tight end Dallas Goedert (knee), running back Will Shipley (foot), and wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring)

Running back Saquon Barkley, who was injured in Sunday's win over the Titans with a stinger injury, was limited in practice.

Defensive tackle Jalen Carter, who played with a cast on his wrist against the Titans, was also limited. Safety Andrew Mukuba, who played after being questionable for the Titans game with a knee injury, was limited.

Outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard, who has been sidelined for the start of the season with a pectoral injury, remains limited in practice.

Eagles Injury Report

Did Not Participate
RB Tank Bigsby (Abdomen)
TE Dallas Goedert (Knee)
RB Will Shipley (Foot)
WR DeVonta Smith (Hamstring)

Limited Participation
RB Saquon Barkley (Stinger)
DT Jalen Carter (Wrist)
OLB Jonathan Greenard (Pectoral)
S Andrew Mukuba (Knee)

Full Participation
G Tyler Steen (Shoulder)

In Chicago, neither Caleb Williams nor Tyson Bagent would have practiced on Thursday. The team did not hold a practice, so the injury report is an estimate.

Williams suffered a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of Chicago's loss to Minnesota on Sunday. Head Coach Ben Johnson told reporters that Williams is "week to week," but he has yet to be ruled out for Monday night's game.

Bagent replaced Williams on Sunday, but suffered a concussion and is in the concussion protocol.

If neither Williams nor Bagent can play, 14-year veteran Case Keenum would start against the Eagles.

"We're at a point right now, not sure who the starter is going to be on Monday night," Johnson said, via the Bears' official website. "We'll let this thing play out and we'll go from there. Here's what I know: We know Case is the one that is practicing today. We'll figure it out as we go. Our guys will rally around (him). These guys are all capable, and they know that. They've seen them in action here over the last year and a half. We feel really good about that situation."

Bears Injury Report

Did Not Participate
QB Tyson Bagent (Concussion)
DL Grady Jarrett (Rest)
RB Kyle Monangai (Knee)
K Cairo Santos (Right Hip)
DB Tyrique Stevenson (Hamstring)
QB Caleb Williams (Hamstring)

Limited Participation
LB Noah Sewell (Achilles)
DL Shemar Turner (Knee)