Bears anticipate quarterback Caleb Williams could return for Week 6
Chicago coach Ben Johnson says Williams is progressing in his hamstring rehab and may be ready to play against the Falcons in Week 6, while backup Tyson Bagent remains the starter for the upcoming games.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is listed as questionable for the Week 5 matchup with the Green Bay Packers, but his recent return to practice has raised expectations that he could be back for the Week 6 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Coach Ben Johnson described the quarterback’s rehabilitation as “right on track” and noted that Williams resumed limited throwing in recent sessions.
"Williams resumed throwing a little bit the other day and is progressing through his rehab plan," Johnson said.
The Bears have a structured progression plan with benchmarks for Williams, though a Thursday Night Football game in Week 7 could affect the timing of his return. If he does play in Week 6, the short turnaround to the next game may require careful management.
In the meantime, backup quarterback Tyson Bagent is expected to start against the Packers and continue as the starter for the next two weeks. Bagent threw for 268 yards with a 73.5 percent completion rate in his recent start, though he recorded no touchdowns and one interception. The Bears currently sit second in the NFC North with a 3-1 record.