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Caleb Williams reportedly avoided a major hamstring injury after leaving Sunday’s game against Minnesota. Find out what that means for his playing status.
Caleb Williams ’ injury became the biggest concern for Chicago Bears fans during the team’s September 20 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The quarterback hurt his right hamstring while scrambling toward the end zone in the fourth quarter and was later carted from the sideline to the locker room. Tyson Bagent stepped in as Chicago finished the game with a 9–3 defeat.
The following day brought an encouraging update: Williams reportedly avoided a major hamstring injury, though his return remained uncertain. With the Bears preparing to face the Philadelphia Eagles, here’s what to know about what happened and his playing status.
Who Is Caleb Williams? Williams is the Chicago Bears’ starting quarterback and the No. 1 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. Before entering the NFL, he played college football at Oklahoma and USC, winning the Heisman Trophy with USC in 2022. During that season, he threw for 4,537 yards and 42 touchdowns while adding 10 rushing touchdowns.
Williams entered his third N...