Overview
- Williams confirmed this week that his Week 2 hamstring injury was a tear he called “pretty serious,” and the Bears listed him as questionable after he practiced fully all week.
- Head coach Ben Johnson said the team needs to see Williams complete consecutive full-speed practices and follow medical protocols before clearing him to play.
- An outside surgeon warned that hamstring tears are prone to re-tearing if not fully healed, which could lengthen Williams’ absence and change his mechanics.
- Williams’ reposted TikTok and Instagram changes have amplified fan reaction and pundit criticism but have not altered the team’s medical review process.
- Chicago went 2-1 without Williams and now faces Atlanta with Michael Penix Jr. expected to start, making Sunday’s game a pivotal, near-term test for the Bears’ offense and Williams’ recovery.