Caleb Williams suffers leg injury, carted off during Bears game

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Caleb Williams suffers leg injury, carted off during Bears game
Summary

Caleb Williams, quarterback for the Chicago Bears, sustained a non-contact leg injury during the fourth quarter of their game against the Minnesota Vikings on September 20, 2026. Williams appeared to be in significant pain after going down while attempting a run. At the time, he had completed 15 of 26 passes for 138 yards and had rushed for 42 yards. With Williams sidelined, backup quarterback Tyson Bagent entered the game. The Bears' attempt at a game-tying field goal was blocked shortly after Williams was carted off, leaving the score at 6-3 in favor of the Vikings. The team awaits further medical updates regarding Williams' condition.

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  • Caleb Williams suffered a non-contact leg injury in the fourth quarter.
  • He was carted off the field while in visible pain.
  • Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent took over following Williams' injury.
  • The Bears' field goal attempt was blocked after Williams' departure.
  • The Bears trailed the Vikings 6-3 at the time of the injury.
Latest Updates
  • 8:57 PMESPNBears QB Williams leaves on cart after falling on scramble
  • 7:56 PMYahoo SportsNFL world reacts to Bears QB Caleb Williams leg injury
  • 7:49 PMYahoo SportsNFC North news: Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams carted off
  • 7:47 PMYahoo SportsChicago Bears’ Caleb Williams injured on a non-contact play
  • 7:41 PMYahoo SportsCaleb Williams appears to suffer non-contact leg injury
  • 7:37 PMYahoo SportsCaleb Williams injury: Bears star carted off after collapsing on run
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Williams was trying to run in the fourth quarter when he went down. He was eventually carted back to the locker room.

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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams exited Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings with a right hamstring injury.

ESPNby Courtney Cronin
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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was carted off with an apparent leg injury. Here is how the NFL world reacted.

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