Bears QB Caleb Williams Confirms Torn Hamstring Ahead of Week 6

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams confirms a torn hamstring as he nears a potential return against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6.

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October 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Chicago, United States — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams logged a full practice session on Thursday, marking his first consecutive days of full participation since a Week 2 hamstring injury sidelined him.

While optimism builds regarding a potential return to the starting lineup against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Williams acknowledged that he still faces remaining medical evaluations before officially stepping back onto the field.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the signal-caller publicly confirmed for the first time that he has been dealing with a torn hamstring in his right leg.

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Williams noted that prior media reports regarding the exact nature of his condition were erroneous, describing the issue as a pretty serious and bad tear while declining to specify the exact medical grade.

Although he is tracking toward a surprisingly quick recovery, Williams expressed frustration regarding the public reaction and external reporting surrounding his setback.

On Wednesday, the team held only a walk-through session, though coaching staff indicated that if a standard practice had been scheduled, Williams would have been a full participant for the first time since getting hurt against the Vikings.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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