Overview
- Williams said he suffered a hamstring tear on Sept. 20 and described it as "pretty serious," correcting earlier reports that downplayed the injury.
- The quarterback has been a full participant in practice this week as he works through rehabilitation drills and sprint tests.
- Williams refused to disclose the medical grade of the tear and criticized prior media reports as false, saying the specifics "are not deserving" to be published.
- The final decision on whether Williams plays is pending formal stress testing and medical checkpoints the team will review at the end of the week.
- Coach Ben Johnson has not named a starter for Sunday and the backup group has struggled in Williams' absence, which raises short-term roster and game-plan uncertainty for the Bears.