Tyson Bagent

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		12	917	3	6	73.0
2025		3	47	0	0	113.5
2024		4	11	0	0	89.6

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Bears secured solid backup quarterback insurance at a reasonable price, making this a fair deal that earns a C+ CVI despite Bagent's limited NFL resume. Paying $5.0M AAV for a rotational player at the most important position represents smart roster building, especially given how quickly backup quarterbacks can become expensive on the open market. At just 25 years old, Bagent still has developmental upside after his surprising rookie flashes, and Chicago is betting on continued growth rather than paying premium rates for a proven veteran backup. The contract structure provides excellent protection with only $2.5M guaranteed over two years, giving the Bears flexibility to move on without major financial consequences if Bagent doesn't progress as expected. While he hasn't proven himself as more than a rotational contributor yet, this deal positions Chicago well whether Bagent emerges as a capable long-term backup or simply provides competent depth behind Caleb Williams at a manageable cost.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Tyson's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Tyson Bagent's performance grade lands at C-, capturing how he stacks up at QB this season. He remains a solid-backup-tier quarterback whose modest production across limited opportunities reflects the reality of his third-year standing in the league hierarchy. The 2025 season saw him appear in just three games, which underscores both his backup role and the limited sample size constraining any definitive assessment of his capabilities. As a 26-year-old with three seasons of professional experience, Bagent has yet to generate the sustained on-field excellence needed to break into the upper-tier quarterback conversation, and his placement squarely in the middle tier of backup signal-callers aligns with his grade. The current media narrative, while acknowledging his competitiveness and professional approach, frames him as a tradeable commodity rather than a long-term solution — the Bears are actively exploring options to move him before the regular season, a clear signal that the organization views him as expendable despite his status as one of the more respected backups in the division. His aspirational public comments about securing a starting opportunity suggest internal confidence that may not yet align with on-field production, leaving him in the familiar limbo of a capable backup awaiting either a meaningful opportunity or a fresh start elsewhere.

How Tyson Compares at the Position

Tyson Bagent ranks 67th of 106 graded quarterbacks by performance. That slots Tyson between Tanner Mckee (C-) just ahead and Kyle Allen (C-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Fan reaction and beat coverage cluster around a C+ sentiment grade for Tyson Bagent. The narrative has crystallized into a split take: analysts and commenters acknowledge his competitiveness and professional standing as a respected backup, yet the overwhelming media arc now centers on the Bears' apparent willingness to move on, with trade speculation and front office indifference dominating recent coverage. His 2025 season production across three games hasn't generated momentum, and the contrast between his aspirational public comments about starting opportunities and the organization's apparent cold shoulder creates a pointed disconnect—he's positioning himself as undervalued while the team signals he's expendable. Recent headlines underscore this tension, with analysts debating whether his trade value should command more or if he's simply a movable commodity the Bears can shed without consequence, and the Bears' recent offensive roster moves (signing Scott Miller, cycling through running backs) suggest internal confidence lies elsewhere at critical positions. The bottom line: Bagent occupies an uncomfortable limbo—good enough to generate modest trade interest, not compelling enough to retain, and aspirational enough in his public messaging to create a narrative of a player outpacing the organization's faith in him, leaving him exposed as the offseason deepens.