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Halas Intrigue podcast: Bears, Tyson Bagent go prime time

The rookie quarterback will make his second start on “Sunday Night Football” against the Chargers.

By Sun-Times staff

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent celebrates during a preseason game against the Bills.

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what Tyson Bagent should expect in his second career start, Sunday night against the Chargers.

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Volunteers repair Englewood, Park Forest homes for National Rebuilding Day: 'It’s like I’m in a new home'

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Bears draft edge rusher Austin Booker in fifth round

Just when it appeared the Bears had used their final pick on Iowa punter Tory Taylor, they traded a 2025 fourth-round pick to the Bills to take the 6-4, 253-pound edge rusher from Kansas who had eight sacks and 12 tackles for loss in 2023.

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