What happened: Bagent took the first-team quarterback reps and is now expected to handle the Week 4 start for Chicago. Johnson did not publicly confirm the move, but the practice workload pushed Bagent to the front of the Bears' quarterback plan.

Why it matters: The expected switch gives Chicago a clearer answer at quarterback after Caleb Williams was ruled out for Week 4. Locking the top reps to one passer matters because it shapes the rest of the week's snap distribution and game-plan work.

What to watch: Watch for Chicago's formal Week 4 starter announcement and any update on how the remaining quarterback reps are divided. Johnson's next availability could offer the clearest public signal before kickoff.