Caleb Williams Progressing, Bears Uncertain

Bears hope Caleb Williams returns but haven't decided who starts if he can't.

Oct 12, 2026

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Caleb Williams Progressing, Bears Uncertain

Bears hope Caleb Williams returns but haven't decided who starts if he can't.

In brief

Bears hope Caleb Williams returns but haven't decided who starts if he can't. Bears coach Ben Johnson says Caleb Williams is progressing from hamstring injury but haven't chosen a backup quarterback for Sunday's game against the Falcons. Originally reported by NBC Sports.

Caleb Williams Progressing

Bears hope to have Caleb Williams back for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

“He’s doing a great job progressing, and we’ll see when we can make him available to help us win ball games”

Williams Missed Three Games

Williams has missed the past three games due to a hamstring injury.

Coach Johnson's Statement

Coach Johnson's Statement

Coach Ben Johnson said the Bears haven't determined who will take first-team snaps at Wednesday's practice or who will start if it's not Williams.

“He’s itching to get back as soon as he can, which is a good thing, and when we get the green light, we’ll move forward from there”

Case Keenum Replacement

Case Keenum replaced Tyson Bagent late in Sunday's loss to the Packers.

Bears Have Three QBs

Johnson believes the Bears have three guys that can win games in this league.

“There are a lot of things that we’re assessing right now”

The essence

Bears coach Ben Johnson says Caleb Williams is progressing from hamstring injury but haven't chosen a backup quarterback for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Read the original on NBC Sports

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