The Chicago Bears have released veteran quarterback Nathan Peterman, according to ESPN’s Field Yates.
The news comes after what’s been one of the busiest days in recent memory at Halas Hall, where Justin Fields took a subtle shot at the coaches, Braxton Jones was placed on injured reserve, and defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigned.
The Bears have released QB Nathan Peterman.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 20, 2023
Peterman first joined the Bears in 2022 as their third-string quarterback. He saw action late in the year and started the final game of the regular season, losing 29-13. Peterman went 11-of-19 for 114 yards and a touchdown in his lone start. He was re-signed this offseason, and despite being released during roster cutdowns, he was signed back to be QB2 behind Fields.
With Peterman now gone, undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent moves officially into the backup role. Bagent was the star of the preseason for the Bears and made an unlikely push onto the active roster following his strong play.