Tyson Bagent rises from undrafted Division II standout to CBS Sports' 2025 top-10 backup QB after two standout preseasons and a comeback win in the Bears’ preseason finale. He’s earned a 2-year, $10M deal (up to $16M with incentives) and praise from Bears leadership for his work ethic and poise. The piece notes his 511 yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT across 69 attempts (106.6 passer rating) and his two strong performances vs Bills and Chiefs, cementing him as a legitimate QB2 option behind Fields. The ranking reflects a narrative arc from IBFL to NFL depth chart contributor.