Overview
- Williams hurt his right hamstring late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss and was carted off, then had MRI/imaging on Monday that showed no major tear.
- Coach Ben Johnson called Williams 'week-to-week' and said the quarterback will 'likely miss some time' as trainers monitor his recovery.
- The team has not ruled Williams out for Week 3 and will name a final status before kickoff, with Tyson Bagent the presumptive starter if Williams can’t play.
- A Grade 1 hamstring strain typically needs one to three weeks to heal but carries a high risk of re‑aggravation if rushed back, and the Bears are using the extra day before Monday Night Football in their assessment.
- Teammates praised Williams' leadership after the game, and the key developments to watch this week are his rehab progress, the Bears' official injury report on Thursday, and any final clearance before Monday’s game.