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NFL world reacts to Bears QB Caleb Williams leg injury

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

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The Chicago Bears faced a devastating blow to their season on Sunday afternoon as their starting quarterback, Caleb Williams, suffered a lower leg injury during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings. The injury occurred while Williams was running in the red zone, after suffering pain during a carry. He awkwardly fell and was immediately checked out by medical personnel in the blue injury tent.

The third-year quarterback was then carted off the field into the locker room, where he was seen wearing a towel over his head and giving a thumbs up to the crowd. Fans and NFL observers were shocked by the news, with many expressing their dismay on social media. The reaction ranged from shock and sadness to disbelief and hope for the best possible outcome.

It remains uncertain what specific injury Williams sustained, and it is unclear how long he could be sidelined.

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