The Chicago Bears raised eyebrows with their decision to retain veteran quarterback Case Keenum this offseason, specifically because of what it might mean for Tyson Bagent. But just days later, Keenum is back in the news on his own accord.
Keenum is entering his 14th NFL season, but he has not thrown a pass during a regular-season game since 2023. Still, he brings a veteran presence to the Bears’ otherwise young QB room.
Now, Keenum will lend his talents to the league and his fellow players at large.
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Keenum is entering Year 2 with the Bears, and while his value is not often shown on the stat sheet, it is quite clear in the locker room and when speaking with his teammates. For his venture, Keenum has been named to the NFLPA’s Executive Committee.
“Congratulations to our newly elected NFLPA Executive Committee,” the NFLPA posted on X on March 15, posting an image of Keenum along with his fellow members.
Keenum is one of 10 players the NFL announced as part of the committee in three posts on X.
Joining him are former Bears defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon, Brandon McManus and Zaire Franklin of the Green Bay Packers, and Jonathan Greenard of the Minnesota Vikings, giving the committee strong NFC North ties.
Per the NFLPA’s official website: “The Board elects the NFLPA executive officers from among its ranks. The executive officers include the President and ten (10) Vice Presidents. The Executive Director is the principal administrative officer. The officers and the Executive Director are members of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee manages and transacts the business and affairs of the NFLPA between meetings of the Board of Player Representatives. Executive officers are elected for a two-year term in even-numbered years at the annual meeting of the Board of Player Representatives. They must have been members in good standing for one-year to be eligible to serve.
Keenum, who turned 38 in February, and Greenard were teammates on the Texans during the 2023 season.
Keenum’s role with the Bears should be the same this coming season, barring a Bagent trade.
If so, it will mark the third straight season he could go an entire campaign without seeing the field. Keenum spoke lightly last offseason about a possible career in coaching after his playing days are over. He was near retirement before signing with the Bears the first time.
He is getting valuable experience in that regard. And if not coaching, he could find his way into another role with the league. Many of his peers have done that after calling it a career.
