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Caleb Williams cleared to return for Bears against Falcons

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 17:31 · Archive

Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams is active and expected to start against Atlanta after missing three games with a right hamstring injury.

Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams is active and expected to start for the Bears against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday after missing three games with a right hamstring injury. Williams was injured in a 9-3 loss to Minnesota on 20 September and has not played since. He was replaced by Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum, with whom the Bears went 2-1.

Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is also expected to start despite suffering a rib injury in last week's 30-23 overtime loss to Baltimore. Penix was hurt in the fourth quarter and Tua Tagovailoa threw an interception in overtime that ended the game for the Falcons, who are 2-3. Both quarterbacks practised with full participation this week.

Chicago running back Kyle Monangai is inactive with thumb and toe injuries. Falcons defensive end Za'Darius Smith, listed as questionable with a neck injury, is active. The Bears are 3-2.

Caleb Williams cleared to return for Bears against Falcons
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In this story: Caleb Williams · Michael Penix Jr. · Chicago Bears · Atlanta Falcons · Baltimore Ravens · Minnesota Vikings

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