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Bears’ Williams doesn’t know if he’s playing yet, says he had ‘serious’ tear

Caleb Williams reached another milestone in his recovery from a hamstring injury, logging full participation in practice for the first time since Sept. 18.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 11:13 PM
Bears’ Williams doesn’t know if he’s playing yet, says he had ‘serious’ tear
Key Things to Know
  • Caleb Williams stated his playing status remains undecided for Chicago's Week 6 game against the Atlanta Falcons.
  • The quarterback returned to full practice participation for the first time since injuring his hamstring on September 18.
  • Williams described the injury as a serious hamstring tear that required five to six hours of daily treatment.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams stated on Thursday that he is unsure whether he will play in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons, despite logging a full practice for the first time since September 18. Williams has missed the Bears' last three games after sustaining a hamstring injury in a 9-3 loss against the Minnesota Vikings.

Williams revealed that he suffered a serious hamstring tear and criticized previous media reporting on the injury's specifics. He noted that he underwent extensive daily treatment and will continue working through medical protocols before coach Ben Johnson and the team make a final determination.

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