CLEVELAND, Ohio — Most football fans think they understand what a backup quarterback does. They watch games. They hold clipboards. They wear baseball caps on the sideline. But what actually goes into keeping a veteran signal-caller ready to start on a week’s notice — with almost no real practice snaps — is something most fans never consider.

The way the Bears' third-team QB sees it, he owes his head coach a great deal and hopes to show the faith placed in him was justified.

Bears coach Ben johnson said Case Keenum will practice with the first-team offense on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum played poorly in Monday night's shutout loss. The nomadic quarterback said he didn't trust himself and was overthinking.

Caleb Williams hasn't been ruled out for "Monday Night Football," but Keenum, the 38-year-old third-stringer, could get the call.

Case Keenum had reached the point where he was ready to move on. The calls were not coming. At 37, […]

The St. Louis Rams waived Case Keenum after acquiring safety Mark Barron on Tuesday. What are some potential landing spots for the former Texans quarterback?

Case Keenum is likely to start with Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent uncertain, leaving the Chicago Bears a narrow path against the Philadelphia Eagles.