Caleb Williams out again for Bears against Jets due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Caleb Williams will miss a second consecutive game as the Chicago Bears take on the New York Jets. The quarterback has been sidelined since a Grade 2 hamstring strain incurred during Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Ben Johnson stated the Bears will consider Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum, along with practice-squad quarterback Miller Moss, for the starting role. Williams is projected to miss three to four weeks, putting his potential return around Week 6 against the New England Patriots or Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks. The team previously secured a 27-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles without Williams in their lineup.
- •Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2.
- •He is out for the game against the Jets on October 8.
- •Bears may start Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum in his absence.
- •Williams could return by Week 6 or Week 7 depending on recovery.
- •Chicago won against the Eagles without their starting quarterback.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Caleb Williams injury update: How many more games will Bears QB miss?
"The Chicago Bears will be without Caleb Williams again this week, raising fresh questions about when their starting quarterback could return.
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