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NFL·INJURY·October 17, 2026 01:54 PM ET

Caleb Williams returns to Bears practice during hamstring recovery

Chicago lists its starting quarterback questionable for Week 6.

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Caleb Williams is back practicing with the Chicago Bears as he recovers from a hamstring injury. Here's what he and Ben Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: Caleb Williams returned to the practice field with the Chicago Bears as he works back from a hamstring injury. The quarterback and head coach Ben Johnson addressed his progression following an estimated full practice workload earlier in the week.

Why it matters: Chicago has navigated a week-to-week timeline since Williams suffered the hamstring pull in late September. Getting the former No. 1 overall pick back into live sessions gives Johnson's offense a path to having its starter available for Sunday's road matchup in Atlanta.

What to watch: The Bears carry a questionable designation on Williams heading into Sunday's game against the Falcons, with final active roster decisions due 90 minutes before kickoff.

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