# Bears QB Caleb Williams Misses 3-4 Weeks

> Caleb Williams' hamstring injury could keep him out 3-4 weeks, delaying Bears' season.
- Title: Bears QB Caleb Williams Misses 3-4 Weeks · CBS Sports
- Summary: Caleb Williams' hamstring injury could keep him out 3-4 weeks, delaying Bears' season. Caleb Williams, 24, will miss 3-4 weeks due to a Grade 2 hamstring…
- Keywords: caleb williams, bears, nfl, hamstring strain, grade 2, monday night football, eagles, tyson bagent, case keenum, sports, Caleb, Williams
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/bears-caleb-williams-expected-to-miss-3-4-weeks
- Published: 2026-09-27T13:47:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: caleb williams, bears, nfl, hamstring strain, grade 2, monday night football, eagles, tyson bagent, case keenum, sports
## Caleb Williams' Injury
Caleb Williams, 24, suffered a hamstring strain during Week 2 against the Vikings.
## Doctors' Timeline
Doctors estimate Williams will miss 3-4 weeks, with a typical return of 3-8 weeks.
## Coach's View
Bears coach Ben Johnson says Williams heals faster than average.

> here's what i know this guy's a little bit different than the average human being
## Week 3 Impact
Williams could miss Bears' Week 3 Monday Night Football game against the Eagles.
## Backup Plan
Tyson Bagent is questionable for Week 3 after concussion protocol.
## Next Steps
If Bagent can't play, Chicago will use veteran Case Keenum next.
## Key takeaway

Caleb Williams, 24, will miss 3-4 weeks due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain, potentially affecting Bears' Week 3 game.