Caleb Williams Is Back At Full Practice, And The Bears Still Have A Huge Decision To Make

Caleb Williams is officially set to be listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday, a major stride forward for the Chicago Bears’ young quarterback who has been sidelined for the past three games with a nagging hamstring injury. This is the news Bears fans have been waiting for, a clear signal that their guy is closer than ever to a return.

From Limited to Full: The Road Back

It’s been a tough stretch for Williams, watching from the sidelines as he worked to recover from that hamstring injury that kept him out for three straight games. Last Friday, we saw him take a hopeful step back onto the practice field, albeit in a limited capacity. Now, just days later, the report is he’s going full throttle, even if it’s just for a walkthrough practice today. You’ve got to be hyped about that kind of progress. If he keeps this “full” status when they ramp up to normal practices later this week, it’s a massive positive for his chances of suiting up this weekend.

Coach Johnson’s Fluid Situation

Even with Williams making such significant strides, Bears head coach Ben Johnson isn’t ready to name his Week 6 starting quarterback just yet. Johnson told reporters at a press conference that things are “still fluid” when it comes to who will take the snaps against the Falcons. In Williams’ absence, we’ve seen Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum handling the quarterback duties, doing what they can to keep the offense moving. The question now becomes: how much does this full practice participation swing Johnson’s decision for the upcoming game?

This Week 6 matchup against the Falcons is right around the corner. While Williams’ return to full practice is fantastic, that “still fluid” comment from Coach Johnson means we’re all going to be on pins and needles waiting for the official word. Will we see Caleb Williams back under center for the Bears this weekend? That’s the million-dollar question heading into Sunday.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.