# Caleb Williams Grade 2 Hamstring Strain Report

> Caleb Williams' Grade 2 hamstring strain could keep him out for three to four weeks.
- Title: Caleb Williams Grade 2 Hamstring Strain Report · NBC Sports
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-caleb-williams-has-a-grade-2-hamstring-strain
- Published: 2026-09-27T13:09:15.965+00:00
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Caleb Williams has a Grade 2 hamstring strain that may keep him out of action for three to four weeks.