So Sad : I might not return Tyson Bagent declares urgent break due to his current Status….
How is everybody?” asked Tyson Bagent, as he addressed local media at the podium with a light and breezy nonchalance contrary to the thrill of his career landmark moments earlier.
A beanie-wearing Bagent had just made his first career NFL start, helping steer the Bears to a 30-12 victory over the Raiders and the team’s first home win since September 2022 while standing in for the injured Justin Fields. The undrafted rookie finished 21 of 29 passing for 162 yards and one touchdown on his way to becoming the first Bears quarterback to win his first NFL start since Craig Krenzel against the San Francisco 49ers in October 2004.
With five minutes to play in the first quarter and the game scoreless, Bagent slid out of the pocket and pump-faked while scurrying for the first down before prolonging his wind-down as he gestured for more noise, much to the delight of a ‘Who’s this kid?!’ Solider Field crowd that would willingly oblige.
That notably included the 50-odd friends and family members who had turned out to watch Bagent make the NFL bow he feared might not have been possible. He made a point of noting how much money their presence might deduct from this week’s pay check.
