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Bears list Nathan Peterman as backup QB, Tyson Bagent as 3rd-string

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Bagent (left) made the roster as an undrafted free agent and is hoping to back up Fields (right).

Bears coach Matt Eberflus is insistent on secrecy about his backup quarterback, but his first depth chart of the season had Nathan Peterman in that spot, followed by Tyson Bagent on third string.

The Bears will start Justin Fields in the season opener Sunday against the Packers, but it’s unknown who would come in for him if needed.

Bagent made the team as an undrafted rookie out of Shepherd University and is an intriguing developmental player for the Bears.