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Caleb Williams Downplays Ankle After Returning in Bears’ Wild-Card Win

The rookie later said the rolled right ankle will not affect his availability for the divisional round.

Overview

  • Williams rolled his right ankle early in the third quarter after an incomplete pass and light contact with Packers defender Barryn Sorrell.
  • He hobbled to the sideline and appeared frustrated on the bench as ESPN’s Courtney Cronin noted him conferring with backups Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent.
  • Video of the play showing the ankle turn was shared by reporter Josina Anderson on social media.
  • Williams returned on the next drive, opened with a 25-yard completion to Luther Burden III, and finished with 361 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in the win.
  • Postgame, he said "My ankle’s good" and indicated no expectation of limitations for next week, with no official diagnosis announced.