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  "id": 8908835,
  "title": "Ben Johnson sounds off on Bears QB Caleb Williams' hamstring injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/ben-johnson-sounds-off-on-bears-qb-caleb-williams-hamstring-injury",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T11:30:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ben-johnson-sounds-off-bears-113056872.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chicago Bears faced a series of setbacks in their game against the Minnesota Vikings, with quarterback Caleb Williams suffering a non-contact injury late in the fourth quarter. Despite initial fears of a season-ending tear, head coach Ben Johnson confirmed the injury was not a knee issue, ruling out a torn ACL. However, the quarterback sustained a hamstring injury, which could prove to be highly detrimental. Johnson expressed relief that the injury was not a knee problem, but acknowledged the significant impact a hamstring injury can have. Williams is expected to undergo imaging on Monday to determine the severity of the injury. If the damage is a Grade 1 hamstring tear, Williams may only miss a few games, but a Grade 3 tear could sideline him for the majority of the season. Williams' ability to continue playing after the injury suggested it was likely a Grade 1 or Grade 2 tear.",
  "summary": "Bears HC Ben Johnson reacts to quarterback Caleb Williams' hamstring injury late in the game in Chicago's loss to the Vikings.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "title": "Caleb Williams injury: Bears star carted off after collapsing on run",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/caleb-williams-injury-bears-star-carted-off-after-collapsing-on-run",
        "published": "2026-09-20T19:37:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "NFL world reacts to Bears QB Caleb Williams leg injury",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/nfl-world-reacts-to-bears-qb-caleb-williams-leg-injury",
        "published": "2026-09-20T19:56:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}