Report: Caleb Williams has a Grade 2 hamstring strain
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Key Points:
- Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring injury, which may sideline him for three to four weeks, according to ESPN.
- The injury severity was kept under wraps for six days, initially believed to be a less serious Grade 1 strain.
- Hamstring injuries require careful recovery time as they can easily be aggravated when athletes return to full-speed play.
- Tyson Bagent, recently cleared from a concussion, will start in place of Williams, with Case Keenum as his backup.
- Williams is confirmed out for Monday night’s game against the Eagles, with upcoming challenging matchups including games against the Jets, Packers, Falcons, Patriots, and Seahawks.
