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Bears QB Caleb Williams Avoids Serious Hamstring Injury
Bears QB Caleb Williams avoided serious hamstring injury after Sunday's game against Vikings.
In brief
Bears QB Caleb Williams avoided serious hamstring injury after Sunday's game against Vikings. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams avoided serious hamstring injury in Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, with coach Ben Johnson stating it will be a week-to-week deal. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Injury During Game
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams hurt his hamstring on a first-down run against the Minnesota Vikings.
“Bears quarterback Caleb Williams seemed to have avoided a worst-case scenario.”
MRI Results
The MRI tests the Bears sent him for Monday didn't show a significant injury.
“The MRI tests the Bears sent him for Monday didn’t show a significant injury.”
Coach's Statement
Bears coach Ben Johnson told play-by-play announcer Jeff Joniak it sounds like a week-to-week deal.
“It sounds it’s going to be a week-to-week deal”
Potential Missed Time
Johnson said Williams will likely miss some time but doesn't rule out playing Sept. 28 against the Eagles.
“Johnson said he will likely miss some time.”
Tyson Bagent
Tyson Bagent would start in Williams’ place for two drives in the game.
“Tyson Bagent would start in Williams’ place.”
Bagent's Experience
Bagent last started a game during his rookie year in 2023.
“He last started a game during his rookie year in 2023.”
Injury Details
Williams walked through the locker room on his own after the game and was in good spirits.
“Williams walked through the locker room on his own after the game and was in good spirits.”
Coach's Relief
Johnson said he was relieved Williams didn’t injure his knee when he fell to the ground.
“Johnson said Sunday he was relieved that Williams didn’t injure his knee when he fell to the ground on the non-contact play.”
Next Game
Williams may play against the Eagles on Sept. 28 if he recovers in time.
“Whether Williams plays Sept. 28 against the Eagles is a different question”
The one thing
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams avoided serious hamstring injury in Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, with coach Ben Johnson stating it will be a week-to-week deal.
