Bears' Williams Week-to-Week With Hamstring Injury — SkimNews
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- Caleb Williams sustained a right hamstring injury during the Bears' 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and is now considered week-to-week
- Ben Johnson said on ESPN 1000 Monday morning that Williams "will likely miss some time" pending consultation with the team's trainer
- Williams underwent an MRI Monday morning to assess the severity of the hamstring injury
- Johnson was noncommittal when asked if Chicago had dodged a bullet on severity, saying only "potentially" and that Williams "comes back from these types of things... better than the average human being"
- Johnson is scheduled to speak with local reporters Monday afternoon for additional updates on the quarterback's timeline
Why it matters: Williams' week-to-week status leaves Chicago's most important position uncertain heading into Week 3, with MRI results and Johnson's afternoon press conference due to clarify the return timeline. The Bears managed just 3 points in Sunday's loss to Minnesota, meaning any extended absence for their franchise quarterback directly affects an offense that already struggled to score.
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