Caleb Williams injured, Tyson Bagent expected to start for Bears
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury during the Bears' 9-3 loss to the Vikings, leaving the game in the fourth quarter. Tyson Bagent replaced him and almost orchestrated a comeback. Bagent, who has experience as a starter, will now take on a larger role while Williams recovers. The Bears have not disclosed a timeline for Williams' return, presenting Bagent with an important opportunity.
- •Bears QB Caleb Williams left the game with a hamstring injury.
- •Tyson Bagent took over and nearly led a comeback in the fourth quarter.
- •Bagent has made four career starts for the Bears, going 2-2.
- •The Bears have not provided a timeline for Williams' recovery.
- •Bagent now has a critical opportunity to lead the offense.
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Grady Jarrett on his confidence in Bears QB Tyson Bagent
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Bears’ Caleb Williams Injury Puts Tyson Bagent Directly Under the Spotlight
"Caleb Williams' hamstring injury puts Tyson Bagent under the spotlight as the Bears prepare for the possibility of playing without their starting quarterback. The post Bears’ Caleb Williams Injury Puts Tyson Bagent Directly Under the Spotlight appeared first on HEAVY.
"Chicago Bears DT Grady Jarrett discussed his confidence in backup QB Tyson Bagent following Caleb Williams' hamstring injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 12:10 PMGrady Jarrett on his confidence in Bears QB Tyson Bagent
Chicago Bears DT Grady Jarrett discussed his confidence in backup QB Tyson Bagent following Caleb Williams' hamstring injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 11:38 PMBears’ Caleb Williams Injury Puts Tyson Bagent Directly Under the Spotlight
Caleb Williams' hamstring injury puts Tyson Bagent under the spotlight as the Bears prepare for the possibility of playing without their starting quarterback. The post Bears’ Caleb Williams Injury Puts Tyson Bagent Directly Under the Spotlight appeared first on HEAVY.
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