# 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.
- Title: Bears QB Caleb Williams: Character questioned as added…
- Summary: Bears QB Caleb Williams says being questioned about his character after hamstring injury gave him extra motivation to return. Bears quarterback Caleb…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/20/bears-qb-caleb-williams-having-my-character-questioned-was-added-motivation
- Published: 2026-10-21T00:03:44.641+00:00
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- Topics: caleb williams, bears, hamstring injury, rehab, motivation, nfl, qb, chicago bears, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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