Bears confirm quarterback Caleb Williams has Grade 2 hamstring strain
Caleb Williams is diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring injury that could sideline him for three to four weeks, and the Bears have named Tyson Bagent as his replacement.
The Chicago Bears announced that quarterback Caleb Williams has suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain, an injury that typically requires three to eight weeks of recovery. Medical estimates place his expected absence at three to four weeks, which is at the lower end of the usual timeframe for this type of strain. Williams will miss Monday night’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, and the team has elevated rookie Tyson Bagent to the starting role, with veteran Case Keenum serving as the backup. The Bears face a challenging schedule ahead, hosting the New York Jets in Week 4 before road games in Green Bay and Atlanta, followed by contests against the New England Patriots in Week 7 and the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8.