All-Time Bears QBs Ranked: McMahon #1, Wade #2

Tyson Bagent

#17 · Chicago Bears
3 Years
47 Pass Yds
0 TDs
0 INTs
0 Total TDs
Tyson's
HAIR
9.3
HeyTC AI Rating
#51 Active

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vs Los Angeles Rams Sunday 6:30 PM ET NBC
Tyson Bagent, ranked #51 in HeyTC AI Rankings, stands ready as the Bears' highest-paid backup after Caleb Williams' scary right ankle sprain in their epic Wild Card comeback win over the Packers, leaving his status up in the air for tomorrow's divisional round hosting showdown with the Rams. With Chicago's 11-6 NFC North champs eyeing a deep playoff run, Bagent's tablet-clutching sideline prep and zero-turnover reliability could spark broadcast drama if Williams' high-ankle fears force him to the bench—Dr. David Chao warns multi-week recovery looms. This matchup matters huge for Bears fans: avenge the regular-season skid against LA's explosive attack, cement a new era, or watch Bagent sling it in primetime glory—game on, Chicago!

Tyson Bagent Rating Breakdown

Season
Subpar
Fantasy
Subpar
Playoffs
Non-Factor
Overall
Cooked
3 years with the Bears

Tyson Bagent Contract & Salary

Status Under Contract
Contract Length 2 years
Total Value $10,000,000
Avg/Year (APY) $5,000,000
Free Agent 2028

Tyson Bagent 2025 Stats via ESPN

47 Pass Yards
— Pass TDs
— INTs
75.0% Comp %
9.3 HAIR
113.5 Passer Rtg
11.8 Y/A
3 Games
Rushing
7 Rush Yards
— Rush TDs

Tyson Bagent Career Timeline

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2026 1

Enters third NFL season as Bears backup quarterback

By the 2026 offseason, Tyson Bagent is listed on depth charts as the Chicago Bears’ backup quarterback behind starter Caleb Williams, continuing a three-year tenure with the franchise.

2025 2

Emotional reaction to life-changing Bears extension

Video coverage of Bagent signing his two-year, $10 million extension with Chicago showed the Bears backup quarterback tearing up as he reflected on going from undrafted in 2023 to securing a multi-year deal with the franchise.

Signs two-year, $10 million extension with Bears

On Wednesday, August 20 (reported in 2025), Tyson Bagent signed a two-year, $10 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears that keeps him under contract through the 2027 season, solidifying his status as the team’s backup quarterback.

2024 1

Returns to Chicago Bears as backup QB for second season

Bagent remained with the Chicago Bears into the 2024 season, continuing in a backup quarterback role and providing depth behind the team’s starter on the Bears’ quarterback depth chart.

2023 3

Makes regular-season debut and first NFL starts for Bears

During the 2023 season, Tyson Bagent saw regular-season action for the Chicago Bears and started games at quarterback in relief of the team’s starter, marking his first NFL playing time and starts after entering the league as an undrafted free agent.

Earns Bears roster spot as rookie backup quarterback

Bagent impressed the Chicago Bears coaching staff enough in his first NFL offseason and preseason to make the 53-man roster as a backup quarterback, establishing himself as part of the team’s long-term depth chart at the position.

Goes undrafted in 2023 NFL Draft, signs with Chicago Bears

After a record-setting Division II career at Shepherd, Tyson Bagent was not selected in the 2023 NFL Draft but signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent, beginning his NFL career in Chicago.

3 years in the NFL