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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 practice as a full participant, but Chicago's Week 6 starting quarterback remains undecided.
  • Head coach Ben Johnson has not yet chosen between backups Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum if Williams cannot play.
  • Bagent and Keenum each struggled with interceptions during Chicago's Week 5 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams returned to practice as a full participant ahead of Week 6 after missing time since Week 2 with a hamstring injury. Despite his return, head coach Ben Johnson stated that no determination has been made regarding who will start at quarterback against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

If Williams is unable to play, Johnson must choose between backup quarterbacks Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum. Additionally, the Bears will be without defensive tackle Dayo Odeyingbo due to a quadriceps injury, while linebacker T.J. Edwards and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson are also managing hamstring issues.

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