DARK SECRETS: 11 - The Real Truth

Bears ‘leaning’ toward Nathan Peterman as backup QB in Week 1

While the Bears haven't made a definitive decision about QB2, it sounds like Nathan Peterman will be Justin Fields' backup in Week 1.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2023

Bears update: Jaquan Brisker expected to start vs. Packers

The second-year safety missed four weeks of training camp and the entire preseason with an undisclosed injury. “Today’s a big day,” coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday. “But he’s looked good up to this point.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2023

Bears list Nathan Peterman as backup QB, Tyson Bagent as 3rd string

That doesn’t necessarily preclude the Bears from sending in Bagent if Justin Fields gets hurt, but that’s how they’re stacking the depth chart to start the season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2023

Nathan Peterman or Tyson Bagent? Bears noncommittal on Justin Fields’ back-up

Peterman is the veteran with five seasons of NFL experience. But he’s only started five games himself. So Bagent, the rookie from Division II Shepherd University, remains an intriguing option.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 31, 2023

Analyzing the Bears’ 53-man roster after recent moves

We're breaking down the Bears' updated 53-man roster.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 31, 2023

Bears sign Nathan Peterman to 53-man roster

Peterman gives the Bears a veteran option to back up starting quarterback Justin Fields, with undrafted free agent rookie Tyson Bagent the other quarterback on the roster.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 31, 2023

Bears sign QB Nathan Peterman, WR Trent Taylor to active roster

The Bears signed Nathan Peterman and Trent Taylor to the active roster while placing Teven Jenkins and Doug Kramer on IR.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 31, 2023

Hit-and-miss: Bears GM Ryan Poles learns valuable QB-evaluation lessons

Poles’ miss on P.J. Walker was mitigated by his success — so far — with undrafted free agent Tyson Bagent. Those lessons could come in handy in the future. “There’s a learning lesson in every success and failure,” Poles said. “I learn something new every day.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 30, 2023

9 takeaways from Bears’ Ryan Poles, Ian Cunningham press conference

Here's what we learned from Bears GM Ryan Poles and Ian Cunningham during their Wednesday press conference.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 30, 2023

How Bears rookie Tyson Bagent beat out P.J. Walker for QB2

Bears HC Matt Eberflus stopped short of naming Tyson Bagent the backup quarterback just yet.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 30, 2023