Caleb Williams told reporters Thursday he has no clue if he’ll be on the field for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. The Chicago Bears quarterback is still waiting to undergo stress testing and pass medical protocols, meaning his return isn’t a done deal just yet.
The “Pretty Serious” Hamstring Tear
Remember that Week 2 loss to the Minnesota Vikings? That’s when Williams went down with the hamstring injury, and honestly, when he was carted off, most fans probably feared the worst. Like, season over, right? But it seems like he’s actually eyeing a much quicker return than anyone initially thought possible, which is a relief for Bears faithful. Here’s the kicker though: Williams himself called it a “hamstring tear” that was “pretty serious.” That’s not just a tweak; that’s a *tear*. The fact that he’s even in contention to play this early is wild, especially considering his own description of it.
Williams Isn’t Happy With the Reporting
Despite the quicker-than-expected recovery timeline, Williams wasn’t shy about revealing his frustration with how things went down after the injury. He made it clear he wasn’t happy with the reporting and the general reaction to his setback. It sounds like the noise around his injury, which he called “pretty serious,” definitely got under his skin. Who can blame him? When you’re dealing with a “hamstring tear,” you probably want the focus on the recovery, not speculation.
The big question now is whether he’ll clear those hurdles in time for Sunday’s showdown. Everyone’s on pins and needles waiting for that final word.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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