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Nathan Peterman Released by Bears; Tyson Bagent Now QB2 Behind Justin Fields

The Chicago Bears released quarterback Nathan Peterman on Wednesday, leaving undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent as the lone backup behind starter Justin Fields.

Peterman was originally released as part of 53-man roster cuts but was brought back to serve as Fields' backup ahead of Week 1. He's been active each of the first two weeks of the regular season.

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