Bears quarterback Caleb Williams listed as week-to-week after MRI shows no major hamstring damage
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson said quarterback Caleb Williams is classified as week-to-week following an MRI that indicated his hamstring injury is not severe, leaving his availability for the upcoming game uncertain.
Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams was carted off the field during the team’s home opener after a non-contact hamstring injury in the fourth quarter. An MRI performed on Monday showed no major damage, and head coach Ben Johnson told ESPN that Williams is now considered "week to week." The Bears have not ruled him out for Monday’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, but the team may proceed cautiously given the importance of his mobility.
Johnson said the MRI confirmed the injury does not involve the knee, which he had initially feared, and added that the hamstring could still be problematic. He indicated that Williams will likely miss some time, though a specific return date was not provided.
The injury update was first reported by NFL insiders and confirmed by the Bears shortly before the end of the game against the Minnesota Vikings, when Williams was officially ruled out for the remainder of that contest.