Bears' Caleb Williams expected to miss 3-4 weeks with Grade 2 hamstring strain
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Key Points:
- Caleb Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, an injury that typically sidelines players for 3-8 weeks, according to medical experts and ESPN reports.
- The injury occurred during Week 2 against the Vikings when Williams suffered a non-contact injury and was carted off the field in visible pain.
- While initially considered "week-to-week" by Bears coach Ben Johnson, Williams has now been ruled out for Week 3’s game against the Eagles and could potentially miss multiple weeks.
- Grade 2 hamstring strains involve more pain, possible bruising, and clear strength loss compared to Grade 1 sprains, with historical cases showing recovery times ranging from three weeks to the remainder of a season.
- Despite the typical recovery timeline, coach Johnson expressed optimism about Williams' healing ability, emphasizing his quarterback's history of returning faster than expected.
