Caleb Williams Injured, Latest on Bears Star's Timeline to Return and Status for Eagles Game

The Chicago Bears appeared to have avoided disaster.

According to Tom Pelissero of The Ringer and Netflix, quarterback Caleb Williams avoided a 'major injury' after being carted off in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Per Pelissero, Williams is not being ruled out for Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 28.

At first glance, Williams appeared to suffer a serious leg injury during Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings while scrambling from the pocket. He was later ruled out with a hamstring injury.

Head coach Ben Johnson provided an update after the game:

As it turns out, Williams may have avoided a worst-case scenario.

Williams is heading into his third season with the Bears after leading his team to an NFC North title and the divisional round of the playoffs in 2025.

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He completed 58.1 percent of his passes last season for 3,942 yards with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Williams also added 77 carries for 388 rushing yards and three touchdowns while leading the Bears to an 11-6 record.

Although he took significantly fewer sacks during his sophomore campaign, going from a historic 68 sacks as rookie to 24 sacks last season, Williams also saw his completion percentage drop.

Bears coach Ben Johnson made improving Williams' accuracy a focus during training camp this offseason.

Taking that step forward this fall will require a healthy Williams. If he is sidelined for any length of time, however, the Bears will turn to Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum in the short term.