How long is Caleb Williams out? Injury update, return date for Bears QB

The Chicago Bears recently suffered a setback as their starting quarterback, Caleb Williams, was injured during a Week 2 game against the Minnesota Vikings. The third-year QB sustained a hamstring injury while scrambling for a first down in the fourth quarter. Williams was seen reaching for the back of his leg, fell to the ground in pain, and was eventually carted off the field.

He wore a thumbs-up as he left the field, indicating his cooperation with the medical team. As of now, the extent of Williams' injury remains unclear, as the Bears await the results of an MRI scheduled for Monday to determine the severity of the damage. The team's medical staff and coach have expressed optimism that the injury is not severe, particularly emphasizing that Williams' knee was not affected.

Despite his absence, Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been stepping up, completing 5 of 9 passes for 54 yards in the team's recent loss to the Vikings. If Williams is unable to return, Bagent could step into the starting role, with backup quarterback Case Keenum potentially taking on the role of Bagent's backup. The Bears' depth chart currently features Williams, Bagent, Keenum, and undrafted free agent Spencer Moss, who is on the practice squad.