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Caleb Williams leaves Bears game with right hamstring strain

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Caleb Williams Exits

Caleb Williams exited the Week 2 game after a non-contact scramble left him with a right hamstring strain.
He could not bear weight on his right leg and was carted off the field.
Tyson Bagent entered as the Bears’ quarterback after Williams left.
A Bears field-goal attempt was blocked, leaving the game tied at 6-3.
Williams finished with 15 of 26 passes for 138 yards, one interception and 42 rushing yards.

Summary

Tyson Bagent Signed

Rain-soaked Soldier Field made the turf slippery, contributing to Williams’s injury.
Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent, a former Division II star, signed a two-year extension in 2024.
Coach Ben Johnson said Bagent may be one of the league’s best 32 quarterbacks.
With Case Keenum listed out, Bagent becomes the Bears’ only viable quarterback.
Fantasy managers who drafted Williams now face uncertainty and must rely on backup options.

History

Historical Context

The 1970 AFC Divisional Playoff, the ‘Mud Bowl,’ unfolded on December 26, 1970, as rain flooded Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium, forcing the Colts to start backup Earl Morrall. Colts owner Robert Irsay reported that the field held 2 inches of standing water, and Morrall completed 12 of 22 passes for 150 yards. Similarly, in 2024 the Chicago Bears watched rookie Caleb Williams exit Soldier Field’s rain-slick turf, while backup Tyson Bagent, a Division II star, took over. These rain-induced quarterback swaps underscore the NFL’s enduring need for reliable depth charts, prompting teams to negotiate multi-year contracts for backups like Bagent.

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Caleb Williams Exits

Caleb Williams exited the Week 2 game after a non-contact scramble left him with a right hamstring strain.
He could not bear weight on his right leg and was carted off the field.
Tyson Bagent entered as the Bears’ quarterback after Williams left.
A Bears field-goal attempt was blocked, leaving the game tied at 6-3.
Williams finished with 15 of 26 passes for 138 yards, one interception and 42 rushing yards.

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