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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Mark Potash

Tyson Bagent not locked in as Bears back-up QB

Bears rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent completed 20-of-29 pass attempts for 156 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in three preseason games for a 67.6 passer rating. He also rushed for two touchdowns. (Quinn Harris, Getty)

With the parade route for Tyson Bagent’s meteoric rise from Division II Shepherd University to No. 2 on the Bears’ quarterback depth chart still being finalized, Bears coach Matt Eberflus tapped the brakes ever so lightly Tuesday. 

Asked if Bagent would be the back-up to Justin Fields heading into the regular-season opener against the Packers on Sept. 10, Eberflus didn’t say no, but he didn’t say yes. This fairy tale might be interrupted by a chapter of NFL reality. 

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