Quarterback Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears received positive news following an MRI on Monday. A source informed OutKick that Williams has sustained a hamstring strain, which is not anticipated to sideline him for an extended period. The injury occurred during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, a mild injury that may sideline him for one to three weeks. Bears coach Ben Johnson indicated on ESPN1000 in Chicago that Williams is expected to progress on a ‘week-to-week’ basis. Although Netflix Sports reported that the Bears have not ruled out Williams for next Monday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, an OutKick source called that possibility ‘very optimistic.’

Despite initial fears of a complete hamstring detachment, which arose when Williams went down untouched during a play, the quarterback’s hamstring is structurally intact. Observers noted Williams grimacing in pain after the incident. He was carted off the field as a precaution, raising concerns about a potentially season-ending injury.

Williams has previously dealt with hamstring issues and will begin rehabilitation as soon as Monday. In his absence, backup quarterback Tyson Bagent will lead the Bears on the field, as confirmed by Coach Johnson.

Armando Salguero, a Senior NFL Writer at OutKick, provides coverage of the event.