Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams missed Sunday’s 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers, but he may be able to return to the field in the near future.<\/p>\n
After Sunday’s loss, head coach Ben Johnson said Williams is “on track”:<\/p>\n
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport previously reported that Williams would have a chance to play in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons.<\/p>\n
The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero<\/a> reported Saturday that Williams “could return sometime in the next several weeks.”<\/p>\n Williams practiced Friday on a limited basis and Johnson addresses his recovery:<\/p>\n Still, Pelissero suggested Chicago is willing to be patient with his recovery. The NFL insider cited the Bears’ next two games (Oct. 18 against the Falcons and Oct. 22 against the New England Patriots) as possible occasions for him to be activated.<\/p>\n They’ll have a long turnaround between Weeks 7 and 8, 11 days, which would afford Williams more time to recuperate and sharpen up if he needs it.<\/p>\n The third-year signal-caller began his 2026 season with an explosive performance during a 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers, throwing for 269 yards and two touchdowns while adding 65 rushing yards and two more scores.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, Williams suffered a Grade 2 right hamstring strain while he was running for the end zone in the fourth quarter of the Bears’ Week 2 game against the Minnesota Vikings (9-3 loss). Williams fell to the ground on the six-yard line on a non-contact play and was stretchered off the field.<\/p>\n