Bears QB Tyson Bagent enters concussion protocol, muddling depth chart
Bagent's placement in the NFL's concussion protocol adds uncertainty to Chicago's quarterback situation, sources told NFL Network.
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has entered the NFL's concussion protocol, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Tuesday, according to ESPN.
Bagent's placement in the protocol adds an element of uncertainty to the Bears' quarterback depth chart, a situation the team will need to navigate in the coming days as it prepares for its next game.
Uncertain timeline
Players placed in the NFL's concussion protocol must clear a series of medical evaluations before they are cleared to return to practice and games, a process that can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks depending on the individual case.
ESPN's report, citing NFL Network sources, did not specify when Bagent is expected to be reevaluated or how the Bears plan to handle their quarterback rotation in the meantime.
The Bears organization has not issued a separate public statement beyond the reporting on Bagent's status as of Tuesday.
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