Caleb Williams exited the Chicago Bears’ matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 after sustaining a hamstring injury on a non-contact play. The injury occurred during a fourth-quarter drive as Williams attempted to extend a play by rolling left out of the pocket near Minnesota’s end zone. He pulled up suddenly during the run, fell to the ground, and was attended to by trainers before being carted off the field for further evaluation.
The Bears trailed 6-3 at the time of Williams’ departure. Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent assumed control of the offense, but a promising drive stalled in the red zone when the quarterback switched. Chicago’s subsequent field goal attempt was blocked by the Vikings.
Williams had completed 15 of 26 passes for 138 yards with one interception and three sacks prior to leaving the game. He had also accumulated 42 rushing yards on five carries. Head Coach Ben Johnson indicated after the game that the full extent of the injury remained unclear and would be evaluated further on Monday. Johnson noted that Williams was in positive spirits despite the injury and the team’s 9-3 defeat. Wet field conditions from consistent rainfall in Chicago may have contributed to the non-contact nature of the injury, as the precipitation created a slippery playing surface throughout the contest.
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