The Chicago Bears are holding their breath because Caleb Williams is injured and had to be helped off the field by two trainers who held him up as he limped.
After he reached the sideline, Williams was taken to the team’s medical tent and then he was carted to the Bears’ locker room for further medical assistance.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams runs with the football during the second half of an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings in Chicago on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Williams grabbed at his right hamstring as he was trying to escape a tackle from Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel. He writhed in pain on the field until help arrived.
The Bears have not yet officially said the injury is a hamstring. It is obvious, however, Williams will not return to the game against the Vikings.
When he left the field, Williams implored the home crowd at Soldier Field and gave them a thumbs up.
Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, on Jan. 10, 2026. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
The concern, even if the injury is a hamstring, is whether it is merely strained or torn.
If it is torn, the injury could take between 3-6 months depending on the severity of the tear. A less severe hamstring injury could be a 1-to-3 week recovery time.
Backup Tyson Bagent took over at quarterback for the Bears after Williams departed.
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