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Rome Odunze expresses confidence in Caleb Williams after hamstring injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 3:13 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Rome Odunze expresses confidence in Caleb Williams after hamstring injury

Summary

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury during a game against the Minnesota Vikings on September 20, which halted a fourth-quarter comeback attempt. He was helped off the field and is scheduled for an MRI to assess the severity of the injury. Teammate Rome Odunze voiced strong support for Williams, predicting a swift return to the field, noting the quarterback's resilience. In the meantime, Tyson Bagent is expected to take over as the starter for the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 28.

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Status Watch

•Caleb Williams injured his hamstring late in the fourth quarter.
•MRI scheduled for September 21 to determine the injury's severity.
•Rome Odunze remains optimistic about Williams' quick recovery.
•Tyson Bagent likely to start against the Eagles on September 28.
•Williams has played all games since joining the Bears as a rookie.

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3:13 AMYahoo Sports — Bears’ Rome Odunze Sends Bold Message on Caleb Williams After Injury

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze didn't mince words when discussing QB Caleb Williams' hamstring injury against the Vikings. The post Bears’ Rome Odunze Sends Bold Message on Caleb Williams After Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
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