Bears coach confirms quarterback decision for Jets game, details remain unclear

Bears coach Ben Johnson stated that the team has made a decision regarding their starting quarterback for the upcoming game against the Jets. However, he did not disclose the identity of the quarterback during a press conference on Wednesday. "The direction's already been made, so we'll be in good shape for Sunday," Johnson said, according to ESPN. He expressed confidence in all three quarterbacks on the roster, stating, "I feel really good about all three quarterbacks in that room. And I know all three of them can win ball games for us." The Bears have been managing without Caleb Williams, who is recovering from a hamstring injury that sidelined him during Week 3's victory over the Eagles. Johnson noted that Williams is improving but did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough. The decision for the starting position may come down to Case Keenum, who had a strong performance against Philadelphia, or Tyson Bagent. If Bagent is chosen to start, it would mark his first game since November 9, 2023, when he last played for the Panthers. Keenum recorded 247 passing yards and three total touchdowns in the Bears' recent win, which was his first start in 1,009 days.