With quarterback Justin Fields still sidelined by a hand injury, on Friday the Bears officially named former Division II standout Tyson Bagent as their starter for Week 7 against the Raiders.
Chicago declared Bagent, an undrafted rookie this past April, the next man up under center less than a week after he filled in for Fields, who suffered a dislocated thumb in Week 6. He gets the nod over veteran backup and former starter Nathan Peterman,.
Given Bagent’s sudden opportunity, many football fans unfamiliar with his name and game will likely have questions, ranging from his past stats to who he even is. With the 23-year-old now set for his first NFL start, here are five things to know about Chicago’s newest QB1:
