Bagent stays QB1 in Chicago as injuries mount: NFC East and North roundup

There were no games on the schedule Monday for NFC East and North teams, but the day still delivered plenty of movement: clarity at quarterback in Chicago, significant injuries across multiple contenders and renewed scrutiny on struggling defenses.

Bears: Bagent locked in as starter, Davenport moves on

The Chicago Bears (3-1) will roll into Week 5 with Tyson Bagent under center. The backup quarterback is set for a third straight start, with Caleb Williams sidelined for a third game by a hamstring injury. On defense, the Marcus Davenport experiment has already ended: the defensive end was released from the practice squad at his request after appearing in just one game in Week 4.

Eagles, Vikings, Giants suffer major offensive losses

The Philadelphia Eagles (2-2) lost running back Tank Bigsby for at least four games after placing him on injured reserve following core-muscle surgery. Fellow back Saquon Barkley is considered week-to-week and could miss the Eagles’ Week 5 trip to London, hardly ideal for a team still searching for rhythm.

The undefeated Minnesota Vikings (4-0) absorbed a major blow on the offensive line. Starting left guard Donovan Jackson will miss the rest of the season after a knee injury against the Dolphins, immediately testing the depth in front of a quarterback who has yet to lose in 2026.

For the New York Giants (3-1), special teams take the hit. Receiver and returner Braxton Berrios is expected to go on injured reserve with a foot injury, removing a key piece from the return game for at least four weeks.

Cowboys get a boost, Lions and Packers under the microscope

The Dallas Cowboys (2-2) got a needed lift on offense as All-Pro guard Tyler Smith was designated to return from injured reserve and is able to resume practice after thumb surgery. His presence is a major addition for an offense trying to firm up its footing in a tightly packed NFC East race.

Elsewhere in the North, red flags remain. In Detroit (2-2), Dan Campbell is resisting calls for sweeping changes despite a defense sitting at the bottom of the league through four weeks. In Green Bay (2-2), penalties, a sputtering offense and mounting injuries are fueling skepticism about the Packers’ playoff ceiling.

Officials disciplined as Eagles stay in the spotlight

Around the league, the NFL suspended line judge Jeff Seeman for two games and referee Adrian Hill for one game for unprofessional conduct toward players, its first bans for officials since 2018. Meanwhile in Los Angeles, Rams head coach Sean McVay said he addressed his assistants after their viral confrontation with Eagles fans in Philadelphia, another sign that even on an off day, the Eagles remain at the center of several league storylines.