Bears Fans Remain Optimistic Despite Home Opener Loss, Williams' Injury
Caleb Williams was ruled out after a non-contact injury, and Bears coach Ben Johnson said the team will know more about its severity tomorrow.
- On Sunday, September 20, 2026, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams suffered an apparent right hamstring injury during a 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field.
- During a fourth-quarter scramble, Williams went down in visible pain near the goal line before being carted off the field after suffering a non-contact injury.
- Head coach Ben Johnson confirmed the team is awaiting MRI results on Monday, hopeful the injury will be diagnosed as a Grade 1 strain.
- Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent stepped in during the game and remains the primary replacement, with the team maintaining confidence in the fourth-year pro who has appeared in 12 career games.
- Depending on the MRI results, Williams could miss a handful of games or months, with the next contest scheduled for Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles in September.
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“It’s a Man’s Game”: Caleb Williams Blasted by Ex-NFL Veteran for His “Theatrics” After Hamstring Injury
When Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams slid on the wet turf at Soldier Field, suffering a non-contact hamstring injury in the fourth quarter that left him screaming in pain, unable to put weight on his right leg, a wave of horror went through the fanbase. Perhaps Williams knew what was going through their heads, because […]
"You can’t scream like that and get carted off": Will Compton sounds off about Caleb Williams for crying after suffering hamstring injury in Week 2
Former NFL linebacker Will Compton called out Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams following the signal-caller's emotional reaction to a fourth-quarter hamstring injury against the Minnesota Vikin
Cryptic Caleb Williams Interview Answer Resurfaces After Brutal Hamstring Injury Against Vikings
Did Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams accidentally curse himself by writing off the legendary EA Sports Madden Curse in an interview earlier this year? It’s impossible to say for certain. But it’s hard to ignore Williams’ nonchalant answer regarding the famed curse after he had to be carted off with a brutal-looking hamstring injury during Chicago’s 9-3 loss to […]
Bears’ Caleb Williams leaves on cart after injuring hamstring
Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is helped off the field with an apparent injury against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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