Bears QB Caleb Williams: Character questioned as added motivation

Bears QB Caleb Williams says being questioned about his character after hamstring injury gave him extra motivation to return.

Oct 21, 2026

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Bears QB Caleb Williams: Character questioned as added motivation

Bears QB Caleb Williams says being questioned about his character after hamstring injury gave him extra motivation to return.

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Bears QB Caleb Williams says being questioned about his character after hamstring injury gave him extra motivation to return. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams credits media scrutiny of his hamstring injury as added motivation to return from rehab and play well. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.

Williams' injury and rehab

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was carted off the field in week 2 with a hamstring injury that kept him out for three games.

Williams on media scrutiny

Williams said questioning his character and injury handling provided added motivation during rehab.

Williams' public comments

Williams claimed he didn't see national media reaction to his comments about injury reporting.

Williams' performance

Williams posted a 111.2 passer rating in sunday's win against the falcons.

Williams' stats

Williams leads all passers with at least 50 throws at 72.5% completion rate.

Williams' motivation

Williams said media questioning his character and injury handling gave him extra motivation to return.

Williams' rehab progress

Williams completed 24 passes without a misfire in his last game.

Williams' team context

Williams has played two games this season after returning from injury.

Williams' injury history

Williams was diagnosed with a hamstring injury that required three weeks of rehab.

Williams' team performance

Williams' bears have won one game since his return from injury.

Williams' motivation source

Williams said being questioned about his character and injury handling gave him extra motivation.

Williams' future

Williams will play against the patriots next week with extra motivation.

Williams' injury impact

Williams' injury kept him out for three games during the season.

Williams' media reaction

Williams' comments sparked national media coverage and internet discussion.

The key point

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams credits media scrutiny of his hamstring injury as added motivation to return from rehab and play well.

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