Quarterback Caleb Williams will miss his second straight game after suffering a hamstring injury in the Week 2 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He did not practice Wednesday, Thursday or Friday and was ruled out for Sunday’s matchup with the New York Jets.
Caleb Williams injured his right hamstring during a fourth-quarter scramble in the Chicago Bears’ 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on September 20. He was hurt while scrambling on a first-and-goal play from the 6-yard line and did not return.
The Chicago Bears released their Friday Week 4 injury report ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the New York Jets, including game statuses. Quarterback Caleb Williams (hamstring) and offensive lineman Braxton Jones (knee) are out after did-not-practice designations all week.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Bears third-string quarterback Case Keenum performed brilliantly in a 27-7 win over the Eagles on Monday, but it appears he will return to the bench in Week 4.
The Chicago Bears entered the 2026 NFL Draft in desperate need of playmakers on the defensive side of the ball. With their first pick, Chicago found one in the form of safety Dillon Thieneman.
The Chicago Bears and New York Jets will both be dealing with notable absences heading into Sunday’s matchup. Chicago has ruled out five players, including quarterback Caleb Williams and offensive lineman Braxton Jones, while New York will be without five players of its own, including running back Breece Hall.
Case Keenum delivered a strong performance on Monday against the Philadelphia Eagles. The coaching staff named the veteran Chicago Bears quarterback the
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Heading into Friday, Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift has yet to register a practice due to a lingering knee injury. But head coach Ben Johnson isn’t hitting the panic button just yet.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze had an opportunity to make a major impact on Monday night, but a dropped touchdown pass prevented him from doing so.
The Chicago Bears had Caleb Williams and D’Andre Swift on the sidelines during practice. Both are battling injuries as the season begins. However, on Friday, the Bears got a refreshing update regarding Swift’s status, per Brad Biggs of The Chicago Tribune.
Another week, another game where the Chicago Bears have questions at left tackle. This time around, Braxton Jones is dealing with a knee injury that head coach Ben Johnson called week-to-week.
The Chicago Bears have yet to announce who their starting quarterback is for Week 4. Their Week 3 starter, Case Keenum, shared his honest thoughts on the team’s QB1 uncertainty.
As of Friday afternoon, the only thing for sure about the Chicago Bears' quarterback situation for their Week 4 game versus the 1-2 New York Jets was that first-choice option Caleb Williams will not play due to the Grade 2 hamstring strain he suffered in Week 2.
Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent are in the running to start for the Chicago Bears on Sunday, but Caleb Williams was ruled out for the second week in a row with a hamstring injury.
The Bears entered Monday night with a backup quarterback, a 1-1 record, and plenty of questions following an ugly loss to Minnesota. Four quarters later, those questions felt a lot less urgent.
The Bears have been rotating starter Braxton Jones and backup Theo Benedet at left tackle to start the season, but the latter may have to take on the full-time role in Week 4.
The Chicago Bears opened the 21-day practice window for cornerback Kyler Gordon on Wednesday. Gordon was sidelined throughout training camp and missed the Bears' first three games with a calf injury.
The NFL adjusted a rule related to the reserve/PUP list this offseason, allowing players stashed on that list to practice after Week 3 (rather than Week 5).
Keenum became one of the top stories of Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season, as he and Johnson guided the Bears to an impressive 27-7 "Monday Night Football" win over the Philadelphia Eagles that improved Chicago to 2-1.
In his first game since 2023, Keenum completed 24 passes in 34 attempts for 247 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions, with four carries for six yards and another score as the Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.