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Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams ruled out against Jets
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been ruled out for the Week 4 matchup against the New York Jets due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain. The injury is expected to sideline him for three to four weeks.
Head coach Ben Johnson has not officially named a replacement starter, leaving a choice between veteran Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent. Keenum recently led the Bears to a 27-7 victory over the Eagles, while Bagent is returning from a concussion protocol stint. Johnson noted that the coaching staff is split on the decision, weighing the concept of ‘playing the hot hand’ against a broader body of work.
While Bagent has taken first-team reps in practice, the team remains tight-lipped about the final selection. The decision comes as the Bears, currently 2-1, prepare to host the 1-2 Jets at Soldier Field.
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Ben Johnson · Caleb Williams · Case Keenum · Chicago Bears · New York Jets · Tyson Bagent
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ozzy Trapilo is practicing in full but his availability for the next game is uncertain.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Caleb Williams is sidelined with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. abc7chicago.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon has returned to full practice participation. abc7chicago.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Backup quarterbacks Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum both practiced on Thursday. abc7chicago.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tyson Bagent reported concussion symptoms despite the potential loss of playing time. abc7chicago.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Braxton Jones is considered week-to-week due to a knee injury.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The starting quarterback for the upcoming game against the Jets has not yet been named. abc7chicago.com