Bears Coach Johnson Reports Williams Week-to-Week with Hamstring Injury
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson announced Monday that quarterback Caleb Williams sustained a right hamstring injury during Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Johnson called the initial injury assessment somewhat encouraging and indicated Williams is considered week-to-week, though he was not ruled out for Monday night's game against Philadelphia. The team expects Williams to sit out practice this week. Backup Tyson Bagent would start if Williams cannot play. Johnson acknowledged the team had multiple scoring opportunities against Minnesota but failed to convert them, particularly in the second half with drives reaching the Minnesota 1, 5, and 12-yard lines. In his first season as head coach, Johnson led the Bears to an NFC North Division title with 11 regular season wins and a playoff victory.
Key facts
- Caleb Williams sustained a right hamstring injury in Week 2 loss to Minnesota Vikings on September 21, 2026
- Ben Johnson named Bears head coach on January 21, 2025, becoming the 18th in franchise history
- Bears led to 11-6 regular season record in Johnson's first year with NFC North Division title
- Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent signed as undrafted free agent in 2023
- Bears scored 59 points in Week 1 opener against Carolina Panthers
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Sources
- ESPN: Bears' Johnson: Williams week-to-week, but not ruled out for MNF Centre
- Chicago Bears Official Site: 3 things that stood out to Ben Johnson in Week 2 loss Centre
- NFL.com: Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson gives update on quarterback Caleb Williams Centre
- Windy City Gridiron: Chicago Bears News: Does Ben Johnson have an answer for Vikings D? Centre
- Capitol City Now: Bears QB Caleb Williams is 'week to week' with hamstring injury, coach Ben Johnson says Centre