Caleb Williams is officially a full participant on the Chicago Bears’ Wednesday injury report, putting him on track for a potential return this Sunday. Now, hold up a second, because even with that news, head coach Ben Johnson is keeping things seriously real about his signal-caller. He confirmed that while they’re only doing a walk-through today, the situation is “still fluid,” and none of the team’s three quarterbacks are at 100%.
The Roller Coaster Recovery for Williams
Man, it’s been a ride for Bears fans watching Caleb from the sidelines since he went down. The guy picked up a Grade 2 hamstring injury at the end of that tough Week 2 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. That knocked him out for three whole weeks, with the initial word being he’d need three to four weeks to recover, depending on how he bounced back. They’ve been calling him “week-to-week,” which is about as clear as Chicago weather in November, right? Last Friday, we saw him as a limited participant, and he even got an on-field workout in at Lambeau Field on Sunday, but he was still ruled out for that game. Now, being a full participant on the Wednesday report is a massive step, but Johnson’s comments about all his QBs not being 100%? That’s the kind of honesty that makes you sweat a little, even for a walk-through.
How the Bears Held Up Without Their Star QB
So, what happened while Williams was out? The Bears weren’t exactly dead in the water, going 2-1 in his absence. They snagged wins against the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Jets, which honestly, is pretty solid when you’re down your starting guy. But they did drop that game to the Green Bay Packers this past Sunday, which stings no matter what. Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum have been holding down the fort, getting the starts. But Johnson’s got to be thinking about the long game, especially with that hamstring. He said, “I feel like we have a good plan,” which is good, but “fluid” always gives you pause. You want your QB, especially a guy coming back from a soft-tissue injury, to be absolutely locked and loaded.
What’s Next: Falcons, Then a Quick Turnaround
Barring any last-minute setbacks, it looks like Williams could be under center for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. That’s huge for the team’s momentum, but they better be ready for a grind. After they face the Falcons, they’ve got a super quick turnaround, heading back home to play the New England Patriots on Thursday night in Week 7. That’s a tight schedule for a guy just getting back into the swing of things after three weeks off. Bears fans are gonna be watching every snap, every move, hoping their guy is truly ready to roll.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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