Bears QB Caleb Williams Suffers Non-Contact Hamstring Injury in Week 2 Loss

21 September 2026 · Source balance: Centre

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams suffered a non-contact hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, which the Bears lost nine to three. Williams was attempting to extend a play when he went down and was carted off the field. Initial reports from Monday indicated he avoided a serious injury—tests confirmed the hamstring damage is not major. Head coach Ben Johnson described Williams as week-to-week, meaning he will likely miss at least some time but is not ruled out for the upcoming week. The injury occurred on a wet field that may have contributed to the non-contact nature of the incident. Optimistic projections suggest recovery could take two to three weeks depending on the grade of the strain.