Chicago Bears Quarterback Caleb Williams Suffers Hamstring Injury
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sustained a right hamstring injury on a non-contact play during the fourth quarter of the team's 9-3 loss to the Vikings on Sunday at Soldier Field.
Chicago, IL, September 20, 2026 —
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sustained a right hamstring injury during the fourth quarter of the team’s recent game against the Minnesota Vikings. The incident occurred on Sunday at Soldier Field. The play that led to the injury was described as a non-contact event.
Williams, the team’s starting quarterback, was participating in the fourth quarter of the contest when the injury occurred. The Bears ultimately lost the game to the Vikings with a final score of 9-3.
Details regarding the severity of the injury or Williams’ immediate prognosis were not immediately available following the game. The nature of the injury being non-contact means it occurred without direct physical interaction with an opposing player, which can sometimes provide different implications for recovery timelines than contact-related injuries.
The Chicago Bears organization has not released further official statements regarding Caleb Williams’ condition beyond the initial report of the injury. Information on his status for future games or his availability for practice will likely be disclosed in subsequent team updates. The team’s performance in the game against the Vikings, which saw them score only 3 points, is separate from the player’s injury incident. The injury occurred in the context of the game’s final quarter, with the outcome already being decided.
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