Caleb Williams Poised To Return for Bears in Week 6
According to coach Ben Johnson and NFL Network reporting, Williams has reached the fourth-week recovery window and final clearance will follow this week’s practice
Overview
- NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport said Monday that Williams completed a strenuous pregame workout, returned to Friday practice and that “all signs point” to him being back for the Bears’ Week 6 game against the Atlanta Falcons.
- Williams suffered a Grade 2 hamstring in Week 2 and has missed three games, matching the original three-to-four week recovery estimate that underlies the current optimism about his return.
- After the Bears’ 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers, coach Ben Johnson said Williams is “on track” and suggested the decision will come down to how he looks in this week’s sessions and the team medical clearance.
- Chicago went 2-1 with backups Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent while Williams was out, but the team’s uneven Week 5 performance increased urgency for the quarterback’s potential comeback.
- If Williams is cleared this week he will re-enter a Bears offense that needs cleaner execution, and the team will finalize the starter decision only after practice and a medical review.