Elmira, NY, September 22, 2026 —

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has entered the National Football League’s concussion protocol, the team confirmed. The exact circumstances leading to the injury and when it occurred were not immediately disclosed.

The NFL’s concussion protocol is a multi-stage process designed to ensure the safety of players who have sustained a head injury. It involves evaluations by independent neurological consultants and team physicians, and players must meet specific criteria before being cleared to return to play. The protocol requires a player to pass a series of tests, including neurological, cognitive, and symptom-based assessments. Failure to meet any of these benchmarks can result in a player remaining sidelined.

Details regarding the specific symptoms Bagent is experiencing or the timeline for his potential return to practice or games have not been released. The team has not provided information on who will assume quarterback duties in his absence. The status of his participation in upcoming team activities remains undetermined as he progresses through the league’s mandatory evaluation procedures. Further updates are expected as Bagent completes the protocol. The contractor’s name, specific game or practice details, and the outcome of any evaluations are not currently available.


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

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