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Caleb Williams' Bears Return Comes Down to One Final Hurdle
Chicago's quarterback is closer to a return than at any point since hurting his right hamstring, with one hurdle left; the Bears are waiting.
On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on BBN This MorningPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Caleb Williams’ Bears Return Comes Down to One Final Hurdle”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:20 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Caleb Williams, Bears.
- BBN covered this story before: Caleb Williams reveals full extent of injury as he blasts reporting… (October 15).
The real story
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What BBN said about it
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorBears quarterback Caleb Williams is closer to a return than he has been at any point since hurting his right hamstring, and the last hurdle is all that stands between Chicago and its starter.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo he's basically better, and now they just need someone to say so out loud?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat someone is a medical staff, Vera, and a hamstring does not care about your feelings.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorI spent four seasons on a bench, so I know a thing or two about waiting for clearance.
The story so far
- Recall petition approved for City Councilmember Brandy Williams · Colorado Springs Gazette
- Guardians start Williams in ALCS Game 3; Michigan line hurting · ESPN
- Caleb Williams' Sunday status looks positive, plus Week 6 and the… · Yahoo Sports
- Colorado Springs councilwoman faces recall push; Lightning recall a… · Colorado Public Radio
- Bears QB Caleb Williams shuts down questions on hamstring injury · Fox News
- Caleb Williams reveals full extent of injury as he blasts reporting… · New York Post
- Caleb Williams' Bears Return Comes Down to One Final Hurdle (this story)
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