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Caleb Williams Returns To Practice; Bears’ Week 6 Starter Undecided

The Bears have been without starting quarterback Caleb Williams since he was carted off the field in Week 2 with a hamstring injury. After returning to practice on a limited basis last Friday, the third-year passer’s first entry on this…

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 1:41 AM
Caleb Williams Returns To Practice; Bears’ Week 6 Starter Undecided
Key Things to Know
  • Caleb Williams returned to full practice, but the Bears have not determined their Week 6 starting quarterback.
  • Head coach Ben Johnson is undecided between backups Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum if Williams cannot play.
  • Defensive tackle Dayo Odeyingbo will miss time for Chicago due to a quadriceps injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has returned to practice as a full participant following a hamstring injury suffered in Week 2. Despite his return to the practice field, head coach Ben Johnson stated that no decision has been reached regarding who will start at quarterback against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

If Williams cannot play, Johnson remains undecided between backups Tyson Bagent and veteran Case Keenum. The Bears also face other injury setbacks, with defensive tackle Dayo Odeyingbo expected to miss time with a quadriceps issue, linebacker T.J. Edwards ruled week-to-week, and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson listed as day-to-day with hamstring problems.

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