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Postgame Photos Leak Of Caleb Williams In Locker Room Area After Suffering Scary Injury — This Changes Everything For Bears Fans

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

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

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams suffered an alarming non-contact right leg injury during Sunday’s high-stakes game. The heartbreaking incident occurred midway through the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at a rainy Soldier Field.

It did not look or feel good, and all of Soldier Field expected the absolute worst.

Chaos at Soldier Field as Caleb Williams Rides the Cart

Caleb Williams in Bears gear
Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears against the Cincinnati Bengals during the preseason game at Paycor Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Williams rolled out to his left and scrambled toward the end zone on a first-and-goal play. Suddenly, he tripped awkwardly without anyone touching him and collapsed heavily onto the slick turf. He immediately began writhing and crying out in severe pain while clutching his lower right leg. Consequently, the shocked home crowd fell into absolute silence as team medical personnel rushed onto the field.

Two athletic trainers eventually helped the distraught franchise quarterback to his feet to slowly limp off. Furthermore, Williams could barely put any weight on his leg as they guided him to the sideline. The training staff subsequently placed him on a cart to transport him back to the locker room. While being carted away, he pulled off his towel and courageously gave fans a reassuring thumbs-up.

The Bears officially ruled him out for the remainder of the contest due to the injury. He was later diagnosed with a hamstring injury.

Good Sign: Caleb Williams Leaves the Stadium on His Own

Caleb Williams at practice
Caleb Williams (Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)

Despite Caleb Williams’ injury, the Bears’ fan base got some good news.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams provided a highly encouraging sign for fans after his fourth-quarter hamstring injury. Following a 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, reporters witnessed Williams walking out of the Soldier Field locker room completely on his own. Remarkably, he was able to move through the media crowd without a noticeable limp.

This positive development provided immediate relief to the organization after he was initially carted off the sideline. He will get an MRI on Monday.

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