Bears' Caleb Williams Week to Week With Hamstring Strain, Not Ruled Out for Eagles Game

Coach Ben Johnson described quarterback Caleb Williams as week to week after a hamstring injury against Minnesota, leaving the door open for Chicago's Monday night matchup with Philadelphia.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is considered week to week after injuring his right hamstring in Sunday's 9-3 home loss to the Minnesota Vikings, head coach Ben Johnson told ESPN on Monday. Johnson said he does not expect Williams to practice this week but has not ruled him out of next Monday night's home game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

An MRI on Monday showed a grade one strain rather than a more severe tear, easing initial concerns after Williams went down at Soldier Field and had to be helped off. The injury occurred on a non-contact, overstriding play.

Medical experts cited by local media pointed to research on NFL hamstring injuries suggesting grade one strains typically keep players out around two and a half weeks on average, with a meaningful risk of re-injury if a return comes too quickly.

If Williams cannot play, backup quarterback Tyson Bagent, who finished Sunday's game against the Vikings, would be in line to start against Philadelphia.