Bears to sign Case Keenum: 5 things to know about Chicago's new QB

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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​

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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"​

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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 lose in the NFC Championship game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

3. Keenum has mentored three former No. 1 overall picks​

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During his time in the league, Keenum has served as a mentor to three overall picks, now including Caleb Williams with Chicago. Before signing with the Bears, Keenum was the backup to Minnesota's Sam Bradford, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft, and then in Cleveland when he was behind Baker Mayfield, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Keenum will provide an experienced voice in the quarterback room for Williams.

4. Keenum became FBS leader in all-time total offense​

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During his college days with the Houston Cougars, Keenum became the FBS leader in all-time total offense, passing yards, and touchdown passes. He would have his No. 7 retired by his alma mater as he reached many accolades during his time with Houston, winning the Sammy Baugh trophy in 2009 and 2011, and was a First-Team All-American in the 2009 season.

5. Keenum made college football history​

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Throughout his remarkable collegiate career, Keenum did not just make waves in Conference USA or Houston Cougars history, he also made college football history. Keenum is the only quarterback in college FBS history to throw for at least 5,000 yards in each of three seasons, and he's the only player in college football history to surpass 20,000 total yards of offense.

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