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Caleb Williams Was Looking Suspicious AF — Social Media Is Convinced The Bears QB Was Trying To Hide On Sideline During MNF [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Caleb Williams wearing Bears cap
Caleb Williams (Photo via Reuters Connect)

Caleb Williams watched Monday Night Football from the sideline instead of from under center.

The Bears quarterback is dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain suffered against the Vikings in Week 2.

NBC Sports reports that doctors expect Williams to miss three to four weeks. That timeline ruled him out against the Eagles, leaving veteran Case Keenum to start in his place under center.

Williams still showed up at Soldier Field to support his team despite being ruled out. He watched Case Keenum run the offense from close range all night. His outfit choice on the sideline is what actually got people talking, though, not the injury update itself.

Cameras caught him wrapped in a dark hoodie, a flat cap pulled low, and mirrored sunglasses. The look drew instant comparisons to someone trying not to get noticed. It spread fast once fans got a good look at it during the broadcast.

The Sideline Look Came Just Days After Another Viral Moment

Caleb Williams punching turf
Caleb Williams (Photo via Reuters Connect)

Williams had already taken heat before the start of the game. Fans called out apparent inconsistencies in his hamstring gait before the wardrobe jokes started circulating. He’d been seen walking around without any visible limp.

That criticism traces back even further. Williams faced backlash for how dramatically he reacted when he first went down against Minnesota. He screamed in pain and needed a cart to leave the field that day.

Head coach Ben Johnson has declined to put a firm timeline on the recovery. He’s described the situation as week-to-week rather than committing to an exact return date, even as outside reports point to a three-to-four-week window.

Fans Piled On With Jokes About The Look

Caleb Williams running with the football.
Caleb Williams (Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images)

The reactions to Monday’s outfit came aplenty as fans joked about Williams trying to stay incognito.

“Caleb Williams hiding in plain sight on the sideline,” one wrote alongside the photo.

“Caleb Williams thinks we won’t recognize him 😂” another said.

“Williams wearing a disguise to the Bears vs Eagles game 😂,” wrote a third.

“@FBI” one fan tagged, joking that Williams looked like he was trying to dodge federal agents.

“Caleb Williams looks like he’d sell you the best mid weed of your life,” another joked.

“Why is Caleb Williams dressed like nobody knows where he’s at?? 😭😭😭” a fifth fan asked.

At least nothing about the look violated any team or league dress code.

The bigger story remains Williams’ health. A three-to-four week absence would keep him out well into October. Chicago’s offense looks different without him under center, regardless of what he wears while he waits to get back.

Keenum and backup Tyson Bagent will handle things at quarterback in the meantime. The Bears haven’t placed Williams on injured reserve yet, but that option remains on the table if his recovery drags on longer than expected. For now, the outfit jokes are the least of his concerns.

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