Bears expect Caleb Williams to return to starting role

Full week of practice clears the way for his Sunday start.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read

Caleb Williams arrives to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. He is expected to return to his starting role with the Bears today. ht Via @LindseyThiry on X

What happened: Caleb Williams arrived at Mercedes-Benz Stadium ahead of Sunday's scheduled regular-season game, per Lindsey Thiry. The Chicago Bears plan to put their quarterback back in the starting lineup for the matchup.

Why it matters: Williams had been eyeing a return for the Bears, and getting him back under center restores stability to Chicago's offense.

What to watch: Chicago will release its official pregame inactive list prior to kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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@LindseyThiry 2026-10-18T13:57:46.472669+00:00

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