Caleb Williams cleared to return as Bears prepare for Falcons

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 16 Oct, 07:39 · Archive

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has returned to full practice participation and is expected to start against the Falcons on Sunday.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams returned to full practice participation on Thursday for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 2 against Minnesota. Bears coach Ben Johnson signalled that Williams is expected to start Sunday against the Falcons, with both teams' starting quarterbacks likely to play for the first time this season.

Williams pulled up lame on a fourth-quarter scramble and was carted off the field in visible tears. He said he felt a pop and defended his emotional reaction, stating he always shows emotion when unable to be with his teammates. Williams has thrown for 407 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in two games, while also running for 65 yards and two touchdowns.

During a press conference Thursday, Williams criticised national reporting about his injury, saying no reports about it had been accurate. When asked about the grade of his hamstring strain, he declined to specify, saying the diagnosis did not deserve to be made public given the inaccurate coverage. Williams reported reaching top sprint speeds in recent workouts and undergoing five to six hours of daily rehabilitation.

Caleb Williams cleared to return as Bears prepare for Falcons — Image: New York Post

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Caleb Williams reveals full extent of injury as he blasts reporting of ‘false ones’Caleb Williams wants to clear the air surrounding his injury.New York Post · 16 Oct, 02:45
Bears QB Caleb Williams shuts down reporters asking about his hamstring injury: 'It's not deserving'Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams returned to full practice but refused to reveal his hamstring tear grade, calling national reports about his diagnosis wrong.Fox News · 16 Oct, 01:11
Caleb Williams’ return seems imminent after Bears practice updateCaleb Williams appears to be back for Chicago.New York Post · 14 Oct, 19:24

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