Sports · October 15, 2026
Caleb Williams had another full practice Thursday
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams participated in a full practice on Thursday for the second consecutive day, signaling a potential return for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Williams has missed three games following a hamstring injury sustained in a Week 2 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. During a press conference, Williams described the injury as a "pretty serious" tear and criticized media reporting for providing inaccurate details, while refusing to disclose the specific medical grade of the injury. He also defended his emotional reaction to the injury, which had been a point of social media scrutiny, stating his tears reflected his passion for the game and frustration at being unable to play.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Caleb Williams had a full practice participation on Thursday.
- This was his second consecutive day of full practice.
- Williams has missed the last three games due to a hamstring injury.
- The injury occurred during a Week 2 game against the Minnesota Vikings.
- Williams was carted off the field and was visibly emotional following the injury.
- Williams declined to reveal the specific medical grade of his injury during his press conference.
Reported by only some outlets
- Williams underwent five to six hours of daily rehab.
- Williams reported reaching top sprint speeds in recent workouts.
- The Bears went 2-1 during Williams' absence.
- Ben Johnson is the coach who initially labeled Williams week-to-week.
- Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum filled in for Williams during his absence.
- Bears running back Kyle Monangai did not practice due to a toe injury.
Confirmed
- Caleb Williams had a full practice on Thursday.
- Williams has been out since Week 2 with a hamstring injury.
- Williams criticized media reporting for being inaccurate.
- Williams refused to share the specific grade of his hamstring tear.
Reported
Rumor
- The injury was a Grade 2 hamstring strain. (Unnamed national and local media reports)
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