J.J. Watt calls Keenum perfect backup amid Bears stint

Praise aired on Pat McAfee Show

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 30m1 min read

"Case Keenum is the [most] perfect backup quarterback you could ever ask for." @JJWatt weighs in on the Bears 📈 (via @ Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: The comment aired on the Pat McAfee Show and was amplified by ESPN's NFL account. Keenum stepped in for a contingency start Monday night for Chicago.

Why it matters: Chicago has leaned on veteran depth to keep the offense on schedule during a regular-season quarterback shuffle. A steady backup preserves preparation continuity without forcing a scheme reset.

By the numbers: Keenum: 14th NFL season, Houston product; 1,009 days off field before return; in NFL since 2012.

What to watch: Watch whether Chicago sticks with Keenum ahead of the Week 5 window now set for 1 p.m. ET.

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