# Caleb Williams Progressing, Bears Uncertain

> Bears hope Caleb Williams returns but haven't decided who starts if he can't.
- Title: Caleb Williams Progressing, Bears Uncertain · NBC Sports
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/caleb-williams-is-progressing-but-bears-havent-determined-who-will-start-if-he-cant
- Published: 2026-10-12T20:52:44.24+00:00
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- Topics: caleb williams, bears, hamstring injury, quadrant, seattle, nfl, quartet, 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 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
## Key takeaway

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.