Jordan Dajani· Sep 23, 2026
Dajani writes that Caleb Williams' hamstring injury will keep him out of the Bears' Week 3 Monday night game against the Eagles, leaving Chicago to start a backup.
“The Bears can breathe a sigh of relief that Williams did not suffer a season-ending injury, but he's still going to miss some time.”
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- Availability CallsCaleb WilliamsChicago BearsSep 23, 2026
“he's still going to miss some time. That includes Monday night's showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.”
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