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Report: Caleb Williams did not suffer major hamstring injury, not ruled out for Week 3

Caleb Williams' injury status is being reevaluated after initial reports suggested a major hamstring injury.

By · Published September 21, 2026  21:29 UTC · Updated September 21, 2026  21:29 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: Caleb Williams' injury status is being reevaluated after initial reports suggested a major hamstring injury.
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USA Today initially reported that Caleb Williams is week-to-week ahead of the Bears' MNF game. This assessment was later echoed by Bleacher Report, which stated that Williams is injured and his timeline to return is uncertain.

However, NBC 5 Chicago's update on Williams' injury did not specify the extent of the injury. ESPN's Bears' insider Johnson reported that QB Williams is week-to-week and likely to miss time.

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What is the current status of Caleb Williams' injury?

Caleb Williams did not suffer a major hamstring injury and has not been ruled out for Week 3.

What was the initial assessment of Caleb Williams' injury?

Caleb Williams was initially reported to be week-to-week ahead of the Bears' MNF game.

Has Caleb Williams been ruled out for Week 3?

No, Caleb Williams has not been ruled out for Week 3.

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