Caleb Williams Refuses to Reveal Hamstring Tear Grade as He Returns to Practice
His decision to withhold details raises questions about team communication and will affect whether medical staff clear him to start Sunday.
Overview
- Williams suffered a hamstring tear on Sept. 20 and missed three games before returning to full practice this week as he pursues clearance to play Sunday in Atlanta.
- He said the injury was “pretty serious” but declined to disclose a medical grade, telling reporters that previous coverage was false and that specifics were “not deserving.”
- Outside reports have conflicted, with some outlets downplaying the injury and NFL/ESPN reporting a Grade 2 strain on Sept. 27, which several reporters linked to team-sourced updates.
- Chicago coach Ben Johnson has offered minimal public detail since the injury, and Backup quarterbacks Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum struggled in Williams’ absence, increasing pressure for an early, managed return.
- Medical context matters: all hamstring strains involve muscle tearing and a Grade 2 typically fits the three-week recovery timeline, so the Bears’ upcoming stress tests and medical sign-off will determine whether Williams plays and how the team manages his workload.