Bears quarterback Caleb Williams suffers hamstring injury against Vikings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Caleb Williams exited the Chicago Bears' Week 2 game against the Minnesota Vikings late in the fourth quarter due to a noncontact hamstring injury. After attempting to scramble, he slid and fell to the ground, visibly in pain. Medical staff attended to him, and he required assistance to leave the field on a cart. The severity of the injury remains uncertain, with expectations ranging from a possible 3-week recovery for a mild strain to 8-12 weeks for a complete tear.
- •Williams suffered a right hamstring injury during the game on September 20, 2026.
- •He collapsed in pain after a noncontact slide, unable to walk off the field.
- •Recovery could take 3-12 weeks depending on the injury severity.
- •Medical updates on Williams' condition are anticipated.
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