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Caleb Williams Grade 2 Hamstring Strain Report
Caleb Williams' Grade 2 hamstring strain could keep him out for three to four weeks.
In brief
Caleb Williams' Grade 2 hamstring strain could keep him out for three to four weeks. Caleb Williams has a Grade 2 hamstring strain that may keep him out of action for three to four weeks. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Report: Caleb Williams injury
ESPN reports Caleb Williams has a Grade 2 hamstring strain that could keep him out for three to four weeks.
“could keep Williams out of action for three to four weeks”
Injury timeline
The Bears kept the injury grade secret for six days before ESPN confirmed it was Grade 2.
“For six days, the Bears managed to keep the specific degree of the strain secret”
Recovery expectations
A Grade 2 hamstring strain typically requires three to eight weeks to recover, but Williams may need less time.
“That’s on the short end of the usual window for a Grade 2 hamstring strain, three to eight weeks”
Starting quarterback
Tyson Bagent, cleared from last Sunday's concussion, will start for the Bears with Case Keenum as backup.
“Tyson Bagent, once cleared from a concussion he suffered last Sunday, will be the starter”
Game impact
Williams is ruled out for Monday night's game against the Eagles and faces a three to four week recovery.
“Williams has already been ruled out for Monday night’s game against the Eagles”
Upcoming schedule
The Bears play the Jets in Week 4 before traveling to Green Bay and Atlanta, with a Patriots game in Week 7 and a Seattle visit in Week 8.
“In Week 4, the Bears host the Jets before traveling to Green Bay and then Atlanta”
The takeaway
Caleb Williams has a Grade 2 hamstring strain that may keep him out of action for three to four weeks.
