Overview
- Poles confirmed at the NFL Scouting Combine that teams have inquired about Bagent and he did not rule out a trade, calling it an “interesting dynamic.”
- He described the decision as difficult because coach Ben Johnson, the front office, and the locker room place a high value on Bagent.
- Bagent is on a two-year, $10 million extension signed last year that runs through the 2027 season, reflecting the team’s prior investment in his development.
- The backup has seen very limited snaps behind Caleb Williams over the past two seasons after four 2023 starts in which he went 2–2.
- Local reporting indicates Chicago expected interest given a thin quarterback market, with a Day 2 draft pick viewed as a plausible return and replacement cost a key consideration.