Case Keenum Takes Starting Quarterback Role for Chicago Bears
Case Keenum started at quarterback for the Chicago Bears against the Philadelphia Eagles, marking his first regular-season start in almost three years due to the inactiveness of rookie QB Caleb Williams with a hamstring injury.
Rochester, NY, September 28, 2026 —
Veteran quarterback Case Keenum will start for the Chicago Bears in their upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles. This marks Keenum’s first regular-season start in nearly three years.
Keenum steps into the starting role following the inactiveness of the team’s rookie quarterback, Caleb Williams. Williams is sidelined due to a hamstring injury, prompting the Bears to turn to the experienced Keenum.
The decision to start Keenum represents a significant moment for the veteran, who has not been the primary starting quarterback in a regular-season NFL game since the 2021 season. His previous starts have established him as a capable backup and leader within multiple NFL organizations.
The specifics regarding the severity or expected duration of Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury were not provided in the summary. The Chicago Bears have not detailed the timeline for Williams’ potential return to play.
The game against the Philadelphia Eagles is scheduled to be the stage for Keenum’s return to a starting position. Further details about the team’s strategy or depth chart beyond this immediate start were not included in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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