Rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent is preparing to make his first NFL start when the Chicago Bears host the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday at Soldier Field.
Starter Justin Fields is nursing a dislocated right thumb on his throwing hand, which has him doubtful for Sunday’s game. Head coach Matt Eberflus hasn’t ruled out Fields, but the team is preparing as if Bagent will be the starter in Week 7.
For Bagent, he’s more than ready for the opportunity to be QB1 with Fields sidelined. He has “nothing to lose” and is looking to go out there and lead his team to victory.
“I think coming from where I come from, I’ve pretty much beat every odd that there was for me,” Bagent said. “So I’ve got nothing to lose. I’m going to go out there and fight with these guys to the death and try to stack up as many wins as a I can until we get Justin back.”
Just one year ago, Bagent was preparing to face West Chester University. Now, he’s preparing to face the Raiders at Soldier Field in his first NFL start. It’s something he doesn’t take lightly.
“To look where I’m at and to look how everything has fallen into place,” Bagent said, “just nothing but extreme gratitude and just feeling super blessed.”
