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Doctors Assess Caleb Williams Hamstring Injury as Bears Report Him Week-to-Week
On Sunday, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams suffered a right hamstring injury during the 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, prompting coach Ben Johnson to say Monday he will likely miss some time.
Williams collapsed without contact while driving for a potential game-winning touchdown during the second half at Soldier Field, prompting immediate fears of a season-ending injury among fans witnessing him carted off the field.
Medical testing revealed a Grade 1 hamstring strain rather than a feared Achilles tear, with Williams walking out of the locker room, a development experts described as "somewhat encouraging."
Coach Johnson indicated Monday that Williams is week-to-week and unlikely to practice this week, though the quarterback has not been ruled out for next Monday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Should Williams be unavailable, the Bears would turn to backup quarterback Tyson Bagent, who signed a two-year extension before the 2025 season and started four games as a rookie in 2023.