The Chicago Bears look to be getting close to getting their star quarterback fully healthy and back into the starting lineup as Week 6 approaches.
Reports from Chicago's practice on Friday show Caleb Williams as a full practice participant for the third consecutive day. He is still listed as questionable for the team's Week 6 match-up with the Falcons. This week marks the first time since September 18 he's been a full participant in practice for the Bears, having missed the last three games due to a hamstring injury suffered in Week 2 against the Vikings.
Bears QB Caleb Williams (knee) was a full participant in practice for a third consecutive day, but is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game vs. Atlanta.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 16, 2026
His injury has previously
been reported as a Grade 2 hamstring injury, which typically carries a 3-4 week recovery time, which would put him on track for a return in Week 6. However, he made clear on Thursday when speaking to the media there are still several steps to undergo before it's determined he can play this week.
"Before you start asking, do not know if I'm playing yet," Williams said. "Have to go through a bunch of medical protocols, obviously have to get out there and practice, do the stress testing that you do when you're trying to come back from injury or serious injury."
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Caleb Williams one step closer to making return in Week 6
