The Chicago Bears added to their quarterback room with the signing of 12-year veteran Case Keenum to serve as a mentor for Caleb Williams.
With new head coach Ben Johnson leading the charge, he added a veteran quarterback to not only help with the transition and introduction of a new offense but also an experienced quarterback that has been missing in the room.
For the past two seasons, undrafted Tyson Bagent has served as the team's backup quarterback, becoming a fan-favorite in Chicago, but there had not been a true veteran in the position group. Keenum will help Williams develop bringing experience, mentorship, and an added option if the team were to have to turn to a backup.
With Keenum in Chicago, here are five things to know about the new Bears quarterback.
1. Keenum is a journeyman quarterback
In his 12-year career, Keenum has established himself as a veteran journeyman quarterback having played with seven different organizations: Houston Texans, Los Angeles Rams, Washington Commanders, Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, and the Bears make it eight. Keenum has been used as both a starter and backup throughout his time in the league.
2. Keenum orchestrated the "Minneapolis Miracle"
Back in 2017, Keenum led the Minnesota Vikings to a 13-3 record, winning the NFC North division and putting Keenum in the Top 100 players in 2018. During the NFC Divisional playoff game against the New Orleans Saints, Keenum threw for 318 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, but that touchdown will go down as one of the most memorable in Vikings franchise history. With just 10 seconds left in the game, Keenum hurled a 61-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Stefon Diggs to clinch the win over the Saints, dubbed the "Minneapolis Miracle." Minnesota went on to ...
