Bears coach Ben Johnson says Caleb Williams is week‑to‑week after a right hamstring injury but has not ruled him out for Monday Night Football.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams suffered a right hamstring injury in a 9‑3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and is being listed as "week‑to‑week," coach Ben Johnson said Monday.
Williams underwent an MRI on Monday morning; Johnson described the news as "somewhat encouraging" but said the team is not setting a timeline and does not expect him to practice this week.
If Williams cannot play in the upcoming Monday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles, backup Tyson Bagent, the undrafted 2023 signing who started four games as a rookie, is slated to start. Johnson expressed confidence in Bagent’s readiness based on their time together in practice and preseason games.
The Bears’ official status for Williams remains week‑to‑week, with his availability for Monday Night Football still uncertain.