Bears Quarterback Tyson Bagent Enters NFL Concussion Protocol

Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, September 22, 2026 —

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has entered the National Football League’s concussion protocol, the team announced. The exact circumstances leading to his placement in the protocol were not immediately detailed.

The NFL’s concussion protocol is a multi-step process designed to ensure the health and safety of players who sustain head injuries. It involves evaluation by independent neurological consultants and team physicians. Players must be cleared by medical professionals before they can return to practice or game action. This process typically includes cognitive and physical assessments.

Bagent, who joined the Bears, has been a part of the team’s quarterback depth. His entry into the protocol means he will undergo evaluation and follow the mandatory steps before being cleared to resume football activities. The team has not provided a timeline for his potential return, as is standard practice while a player is navigating the protocol.

Further updates on Bagent’s condition and his status for upcoming team activities will be provided as they become available and are cleared for public release by the team and league medical staff. The specifics of his injury and the timeline for his recovery are subject to the league’s established medical guidelines.

Story summarized from the original created by JAY COHEN, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.

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