Questions about Case Keenum or the Bears?
Case Keenum Today
HEYTC AICase Keenum Rating Breakdown
Case Keenum Contract & Salary
Contract information not available.
Case Keenum 2025 Stats
Statistics are being loaded. Check back soon.
Case Keenum Career Timeline
HEYTC AI2026 1
Joins Bears as Third QB
Keenum signed with the Chicago Bears as their third-string quarterback, drawing on his Minneapolis Miracle experience to mentor the team after a dramatic playoff-like win over the Packers.
2023 1
Return to Texans
Keenum returned to the Houston Texans as a veteran backup, appearing in spot duty during C.J. Stroud's rookie year and the team's playoff push.
2021 1
Backup with Browns
Keenum joined the Cleveland Browns on a one-year deal, serving as a reliable backup for two seasons (2021-2022) behind Baker Mayfield and Deshaun Watson.
2019 1
Traded to Redskins
Midseason trade sent Keenum to the Washington Redskins (now Commanders) for a fifth-round pick, where he started seven games over one year as a bridge quarterback.
2018 2
Signed with Broncos
Keenum inked a two-year, $36 million contract with the Denver Broncos as their QB1, but struggled with a 1-7 record as starter before being benched midseason.
NFC Championship Heartbreak
Keenum guided the Vikings to the NFC Championship Game but suffered a crushing 38-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles after the Miracle high, ending their Super Bowl hopes.
2017 1
Vikings Miracle Man
Traded to the Minnesota Vikings, Keenum took over as starter midseason and led the team to an 11-3 record in his 14 starts, capped by the iconic 'Minneapolis Miracle' playoff walk-off touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs against the Saints.
2016 1
Signed with Rams
Keenum signed with the Los Angeles Rams as a free agent, starting two games late in the 2016 season and showing flashes before being benched.
2012 2
Texans Debut
Keenum spent three years (2012-2014) with the Texans, primarily as a backup, appearing in four games with limited action behind Matt Schaub and Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Drafted by Texans
Case Keenum was selected by the Houston Texans in the seventh round (#235 overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft out of the University of Houston, beginning his professional career as an undrafted-like prospect after a stellar college tenure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Case Keenum
How does C.J. Stroud compare to Case Keenum?
C.J. Stroud is the present; Keenum was the bridge. Stroud arrived as a generational prospect with elite arm talent and processing speed, while Keenum's 15,175 career yards came through grit and availability across a dozen teams. Where Keenum had to manage games, Stroud commands them. That said, Keenum's mentorship of Stroud during their Houston days—teaching film study and mechanics—proved invaluable for the kid's development. Different eras, different ceilings.
Is Case Keenum in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
No, Case Keenum isn't in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and almost certainly never will be. He's a journeyman with 66 career starts spread across a decade-plus, not a Hall of Famer. What he is remembered for—the Minneapolis Miracle in 2017—is one perfect moment, not a career trajectory that screams Canton. He's made peace with that, finding his legacy in mentorship instead.
What is Case Keenum doing now in 2026?
Keenum is wrapping up his playing days with the Chicago Bears on a one-year deal, serving as Caleb Williams' quarterback coach on the sideline. At 37, he's unlikely to see game action unless catastrophe strikes, but his real work happens off the field: he's been instrumental in developing Williams and Tyson Bagent through film study and mechanics coaching. Retirement feels imminent after the 2025 season.
How would Case Keenum perform in today's NFL?
Keenum's rhythm-passer approach—quick releases, screens, checkdowns—would actually thrive in today's pass-happy NFL. Modern rules favor his strengths: getting the ball out fast, finding playmakers in space, and avoiding sacks. His borderline measurables and injury history would still limit his ceiling, but he'd be a competent game manager in 2026's spread-it-around landscape. The system would suit him better than it did in his 2013-2019 prime.
How does Case Keenum compare to Tony Banks?
Keenum edges Banks on pure production: 15,175 yards and a 16.55 rating versus Banks' 16.2. Both are Texans footnotes rather than franchise cornerstones, but Keenum's longevity and 66 starts gave him more opportunities to accumulate volume. Banks was a one-year wonder; Keenum stuck around through persistence and professionalism. Neither moves the needle historically, but Keenum's the more durable option.