Bears QB Caleb Williams Facing 3-4 Week Recovery Timeline for Grade 2 Hamstring Injury, Sources Say
League sources tell ESPN and NFL Network that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' Grade 2 hamstring injury could keep him out three to four weeks.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring injury that doctors believe could sideline him for three to four weeks, according to league sources cited by ESPN and NFL Network.
The injury adds uncertainty to the Bears' quarterback situation as the team navigates the coming weeks of its schedule without its starter for an extended stretch.
Grade 2 hamstring strains are considered moderate injuries, typically involving partial muscle fiber damage, and often require a multi-week recovery period before a player can return to full football activity.
Chicago's coaching staff is expected to make decisions in the coming days about how to manage the quarterback position while Williams recovers, though the team has not yet detailed its plans publicly.
Further updates on Williams' recovery timeline and the Bears' approach at quarterback are expected as the situation develops.
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