Chicago Bears Backup QB Tyson Bagent's Trade Prospects Diminish After Poor Performance

Tyson Bagent's performance in Green Bay has potentially weakened the trade market for the Chicago Bears' backup quarterback. Filling in for the injured Caleb Williams, Bagent completed 12 of 21 passes for 87 yards and threw two interceptions before being replaced by Case Keenum in the fourth quarter.

The Bears suffered a 31-7 defeat, and Bagent's limited output, combined with his early exit, provided little for other teams to assess favorably ahead of the November 10 trade deadline. This outing starkly contrasted with his previous start against the Jets, where he had a more successful game.

Despite earlier interest from other teams and a two-year contract extension that keeps him under team control through 2027, Bagent's recent performance may lead to reduced leverage for the Bears in trade discussions. With Williams' recovery timeline uncertain, the Bears face challenges in finding a suitable backup if they decide to trade Bagent.