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Bears QB Caleb Williams faces 3-4 week absence due to injury

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 12:17 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Bears QB Caleb Williams faces 3-4 week absence due to injury

Summary

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring injury, according to league sources. The injury will likely sideline him for three to four weeks. This development comes amid the Bears’ ongoing season as they look to adjust without their starting quarterback. Further updates on Williams’ recovery timeline are expected as the team continues to monitor his progress.

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Status Watch

•Caleb Williams has a Grade 2 hamstring injury.
•Doctors estimate a recovery time of 3-4 weeks.
•Williams’ injury occurred during the current season.
•The Bears will need to find a replacement quarterback.

Latest Updates

1:11 PMESPN — Sources: Bears QB Williams considered to have 3-4 week injury timeline
12:11 PMYahoo Sports — Latest injury update on Bears QB Caleb Williams provides timeline

What they're saying

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Bears QB Caleb Williams has a Grade 2 hamstring injury that doctors consider a three-to-four-week injury, league sources told ESPN and NFL Network.
— ESPNby Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport