Bears sign Case Keenum: NFL world reacts

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The Chicago Bears are adding a new face to the quarterback room with the signing of veteran journeyman Case Keenum to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Keenum has served as a journeyman quarterback throughout his career, which includes stops with the Houston Texans (2023-24, 2014, 2012-13), Buffalo Bills (2022), Cleveland Browns (2020-21), Washington Redskins (2019), Denver Broncos (2018), Minnesota Vikings (2017) and Los Angeles Rams (2015-16, 2014).

Keenum served as a mentor for Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud during his first two NFL seasons, and he'll now be another voice for Bears second-year quarterback Caleb Williams, who will also benefit from new head coach Ben Johnson.

There's been plenty of reaction to Chicago signing Keenum to a one-year deal, where Bears fans are excited about a veteran presence joining the QB room while Vikings fans are wondering why their team wasn't able to bring him back to Minnesota.

NFL world reacts to Bears signing Case Keenum​

This is solely another QB coach in the room type of move. Exactly what I wanted the Bears to do. This allows T Bag to remain the backup. I have heard Keenum specifically is an awesome presence to have in the room. This move makes a lot of sense https://t.co/aVIIdHznZu

— NOT Ashton Jeanty’s Agent (@TommyK_NFLDraft) April 3, 2025

Excellent move. Keenum will be great for not only Caleb, but Bagent as well. https://t.co/Ma3mya4nJW

— Brendan Sugrue (@BrendanSugrue) April 3, 2025

Absolutely love this move. Not only does Caleb have a coach that knows what he's talking about, but he'll have a veteran to look to as well. https://t.co/IpbzxHzWRk

— Ryan Dengel (@RyanDengel) April 3, 2025

Great addition.

Tremendous locker room guy from all accounts. https://t.co/E6RylXIJ5N

— Erik Lambert (@ErikLambert1) April 3, 2025

Bagentmania might be through https://t.co/M3vrAyqUh2pic.twitter.com/qSWYFyBiyz

— Payton J. Havermann (@paytonisnotroll) April 3, 2025

Fully expect the Bears to have a good season. Already doing so many things better than last off season to support Caleb https://t.co/iBhwDceRSt

— Certified Big Baller (@Austin_HQ) April 3, 2025

Case Keenum should serve as an additional coach as well for the Chicago Bears & Caleb Williams.

Keenum’s career P2S% is 14.9%. Which is above average and a key area for Caleb to work on heading into year 2. https://t.co/DDZpfyhbOq

— Daniel Coltun (@danielcoltun) April 3, 2025

Wanted Keenum to the Bears in 2018...just a bit early

Should be a good backup, sounding board, vet presence with no ego (ego in the QB room being brought up by Poles recently *cough* Tyson Bagent's dad)

Wonder if Bridgewater is coaching HS, retiring, going back to DET, etc https://t.co/dkjtLqdORY

— Balakay (@Balakay) April 3, 2025

This is an upgrade in the backup role with a guy who can help be another teacher for Caleb. Gonna miss the little guy but this is a move for a franchise continuing to build around their starting QB. I like the move. https://t.co/WgUh8tpE0W

— The Reverend KFidds (@KFidds) April 3, 2025

They should have done something like this a year ago but better late than never. https://t.co/gGOLbEFKYq

— Nolan (@nolpup) April 3, 2025

THE BEARS!?!? SERIOUSLY CASE! YOU COULD HAVE CAME HOME! https://t.co/luOOUfcbrQpic.twitter.com/29fn9VpNs4

— Adam (@vikingsman_28) April 3, 2025

Love this. https://t.co/GuOKLWKoCH

— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) April 3, 2025

I like Tyson Bagent but I always felt like Caleb could use someone with experience to help him out https://t.co/7ikzVWhWNr

— Dan Lenz (@D_Lenz6) April 3, 2025

Imma be real, I had no idea Case was still an active player. Thought this man was coaching somewhere by now https://t.co/U0gEW3tlW5

— 'Tis I, HIM! (@TheGAWDofTweets) April 3, 2025

An 11-year vet with over 15,000 career yards now brings veteran leadership and experience to a young QB room. https://t.co/5j6BML69Nu

— Ficky (@itsfickybaby) April 3, 2025

Much Needed Veteran Presence In The QB Room That Can Help A Lot From Caleb’s Growth. I Like The Signing. https://t.co/odmY7aSPYi

— APW Sports (@APWSports) April 3, 2025

Bagent is still under contract in for this season. Original, 3 years 2.7 million. Wonder what the comp between him and Keenum will look like https://t.co/hsM0OIPYtO

— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) April 3, 2025

"Bagent of Change" RIP 2023/2025... #DaBearshttps://t.co/jrahVYX4dv

— El Rich BenJohnsismo (@NoMaRich) April 3, 2025

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