What happened: Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams avoided a major hamstring injury during Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. According to Tom Pelissero, testing confirmed Williams did not suffer severe damage after leaving the game early. The team has not ruled him out for their upcoming Monday night matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.
NFL·INJURY·September 21, 2026 12:12 PM ET
Bears QB Caleb Williams avoids major hamstring injury, not ruled out for Week 3
Initial belief is a Grade 1 strain after his early exit.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 211 min read
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