caleb williams injury

Updated

Caleb Williams is currently listed as week-to-week with a right hamstring injury sustained during the Chicago Bears' 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on September 20, 2026.

Key updates regarding his status include:

  • Injury Details: Williams suffered the non-contact injury while scrambling midway through the fourth quarter. Although he was initially carted off the field in visible pain, further medical evaluation (including an MRI) confirmed that he avoided any major or significant damage to his hamstring.
  • Return Timeline: While Bears head coach Ben Johnson noted that Williams will "likely miss some time," the team has not officially ruled him out for their upcoming Monday Night Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Practice Status: Coach Johnson indicated that he does not expect Williams to practice during the week leading up to the Eagles game, but emphasized that the quarterback is working through his recovery aggressively.
  • Backup Plan: If Williams is unable to play against Philadelphia, Tyson Bagent is prepared to step in as the starting quarterback.