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Halas Intrigue podcast: It’s Bagent (again)

The Bears’ Tyson Bagent era continues for at least one more game.

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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Tyson Bagent and Justin Fields

Tyson Bagent will continue to fill in for Justin Fields.

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Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser talk about whether starting quarterback Tyson Bagent gives the Bears a better chance to win Thursday night against the Panthers.

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