Bears Get Encouraging Caleb Williams News After Scary Hamstring Injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams left the game on Sunday after suffering a right hamstring injury against the Minnesota Vikings.

Williams was running toward the end zone when he pulled up and slid to the turf.

Caleb Williams Leaves Bears Game With Hamstring Injury

You could hear a pin drop at Chicago's Soldier Field, home of the Bears.

Visibly upset, Williams was carted to the locker room, and many Bears fans wondered about his future for the rest of the season.

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MRI Brings Good News for Caleb Williams

After an MRI today, it appears Williams avoided a severe injury, which is good news.

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Despite all that, Williams was not ruled out of the Bears' next game, a home contest against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, September 28.

So while it seems Williams and the Bears dodged major bad news, he could still miss some time.

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Bears Injury Report Could Provide More Answers

No one is sure, though, as the Bears won't release their first official injury report this Thursday.

Of course, as a Bears fan, this is tough news. They lose to the division rival Vikings at home, and their franchise player goes down with an injury.

There's a lot riding on this season, and expectations are high, so hopefully Williams can recover quickly and help the team, because they sure need him.