Caleb Williams injury: Bears star carted off after collapsing on run
Caleb Williams looked like a potential MVP candidate during Week 1, as he led a Chicago Bears offense that hung 59 points on the board against the Carolina Panthers. But the combination of weather in Chicago — and a Brian Flores-led Minnesota Vikings defense — has made for tougher sledding in Week 2. And now […]
Caleb Williams, the star quarterback for the Chicago Bears, was carted off the field after collapsing during a short run in Week 2 of the NFL season. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter, as the Bears were facing the Minnesota Vikings on a day marred by unfavorable weather conditions in Chicago. Williams' performance had been impressive earlier in the game, leading the offense to a team-record 59 points against the Panthers.
However, the combination of challenging field conditions and a strong defensive effort from the Vikings made for a difficult outing for the Bears' quarterback. Following the play, Williams could be seen crying out in pain as he remained down on the field, eliciting a stunned response from the sold-out crowd at Soldier Field. Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent quickly entered the game, replacing the injured Williams.
The injury was later confirmed to be a hamstring strain, as the Chicago Bears released a statement regarding their star quarterback's status.
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