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Caleb Williams has Grade 2 hamstring strain

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, ESPN reports, potentially keeping him sidelined for 3-4 weeks.

The Bears had kept the specific degree of Williams' injury secret for six days after initially hoping it would be classified as a Grade 1. Grade 2 hamstring strains typically require 3-8 weeks of recovery time. Williams has already been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Eagles, with Tyson Bagent set to start and Case Keenum as his backup. amunra-online.pl

Hamstring injuries need careful recovery time as they can feel fine during normal activities but may aggravate when athletes hit full speed in game situations. With the Bears facing several upcoming games against teams like the Jets, Packers, Patriots, and Seahawks, the team will need to manage Williams' return carefully to prevent further setbacks.