Three takeaways from Bears' preseason opener vs. Dolphins

Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum (11) throws during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) ORG XMIT: ILLS149Erin Hooley/AP Photos

With few of the Bears’ and Dolphins’ best players on the field for much or any of their preseason opener Sunday, they wandered to a 24-24 tie. It was the Bears’ first preseason tie since a 9-9 game against the Dolphins in 1973.

Here’s how they got there:

Who is QB2?

The battle to be Caleb Williams’ backup isn’t over. Tyson Bagent played the first half and finished 13 of 19 for 103 yards with a touchdown and an interception for a 77.3 passer rating, while veteran Case…