Bears Fans Remain Optimistic Despite Home Opener Loss, Williams' Injury
Caleb Williams was ruled out after a non-contact injury, and Bears coach Ben Johnson said the team will know more about its severity tomorrow.
- On Sunday, September 20, 2026, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams suffered an apparent right hamstring injury during a 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field.
- During a fourth-quarter scramble, Williams went down in visible pain near the goal line before being carted off the field after suffering a non-contact injury.
- Head coach Ben Johnson confirmed the team is awaiting MRI results on Monday, hopeful the injury will be diagnosed as a Grade 1 strain.
- Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent stepped in during the game and remains the primary replacement, with the team maintaining confidence in the fourth-year pro who has appeared in 12 career games.
- Depending on the MRI results, Williams could miss a handful of games or months, with the next contest scheduled for Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles in September.
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Bears’ Caleb Williams leaves on cart after injuring hamstring
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is helped off the field with an apparent injury against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Cryptic Caleb Williams Interview Answer Resurfaces After Brutal Hamstring Injury Against Vikings
Did Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams accidentally curse himself by writing off the legendary EA Sports Madden Curse in an interview earlier this year? It’s impossible to say for certain. But it’s hard to ignore Williams’ nonchalant answer regarding the famed curse after he had to be carted off with a brutal-looking hamstring injury during Chicago’s 9-3 loss to […]
Caleb Williams' injury update: New details expected to come after hamstring injury
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 20: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears reacts against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter of the game at Soldier Field on September 20, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
Halas Intrigue podcast: Caleb's hurt, and the Bears lose
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what happened to Caleb Williams and the Bears in their Sunday loss to the Vikings. New episodes of “Halas Intrigue” will be published regularly with accompanying stories collected on the podcast’s hub page. You can also listen to “Halas Intrigue” wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Related Bears QB Caleb Williams hurts hamstring on non-contact play in 9-3…
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