Baltimore Pursues Bagent as Quarterback Injuries Mount
The Baltimore Ravens have reached out to the Chicago Bears regarding backup quarterback Tyson Bagent, according to multiple high-ranking NFL personnel executives cited by Yahoo Sports. Yahoo Sports reported that Mike Florio first highlighted the potential fit on the Sunday Night Football pregame show, pointing out that Baltimore offensive coordinator Declan Doyle spent the 2025 season with the Bears.
The urgency in Baltimore stems from a mounting crisis under center. Lamar Jackson is headed to injured reserve to undergo thumb surgery, while Tyler Huntley is sidelined with turf toe. That left rookie undrafted free agent Joe Fagnano to start their recent game, where he completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards, one interception, and a 40.0 passer rating while absorbing three sacks, rushing for three yards, and losing a fumble.
𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗦: The Ravens’ top trade target is Bears’ QB Tyson Bagent with Lamar Jackson possibly set to miss the rest of the 2026 season, per @JasonLaCanfora “The Ravens top pursuit is Bears back-up quarterback Tyson Bagent, according to multiple high-ranking NFL personnel… pic.twitter.com/3ubFKKWkjU”
Sports Illustrated insider Jason La Canfora reported that Baltimore’s top pursuit is Bagent, though league sources note the Ravens are operating from a desperate posture after general manager Eric DeCosta previously traded a second-round pick for a concussed and suspect offensive lineman. Bagent carries a salary of $4 million this year and $4 million next year. Throughout the summer, multiple league sources told reporters that the Bears rebuffed all trade overtures for him, valuing his reliability as a backup in Ben Johnson’s system. One NFL general manager remarked to reporters, Chicago doesn’t have to trade him. They like him … Wonder how hard they squeeze DeCosta?
Khalil Mack Rumors Point to a Possible Chicago Reunion
As trade chatter swirls around Bagent, the Chicago defense has emerged in separate discussions regarding veteran pass rusher Khalil Mack.
You’ve got to be where your feet are, man, ultimately,
Mack told FOX Sports reporter Eric Williams when asked about the trade rumors. That can be the most difficult thing when you’re dealing with a lot of outside noise and stuff. Just trying to be where your feet are at all times. That’s kind of been my thing in years past.
Chat Sports host Harrison Graham also broke down the escalating trade buzz on an episode of Bears Now, analyzing both the potential pursuit of Mack as the Chargers stumble and Baltimore’s ongoing inquiries into Bagent.
The Chicago Bears face the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, with the NFL trade deadline officially arriving on November 10.
From @NFLGameDay Morning: The #Bears-#Seahawks game on MNF got a little spicier this week thanks to two mammoth trades, plus Chicago may not be done. pic.twitter.com/Nwa3LKHaPt
More on Tyson Bagent
Khalil Mack on trade rumors: “You’ve got to be where your feet are man, ultimately. That can be the most difficult thing when you’re dealing with a lot of outside noise and stuff. Just trying to be where your feet are at all time. That’s kind of been my thing in years past.”
I wonder if Tyson Bagent could emerge as a serious trade target for the Ravens with Lamar Jackson and Snoop Huntley dealing with injuries. Declan Doyle was the Bears OC last year and knows Bagent well.Chicago could also recoup some draft capital from the Jeffery Simmons… pic.twitter.com/ilZj8i3nqd
