Bears QB Caleb Williams leaves sport vs. Vikings early after awkward slide, non-contact leg damage

The Chicago Bears misplaced star quarterback Caleb Williams to a non-contact leg damage on Sunday afternoon throughout a wet contest at Soldier Subject.

Williams was scrambling for the top zone halfway by way of the fourth quarter of their matchup with the Minnesota Vikings when he abruptly tripped and slid right down to the turf awkwardly. He didn’t seem to the touch anybody whereas happening, and was clearly in loads of ache. 

Williams remained down on the sector for a number of moments, rolling round a bit and unable to stand up on his personal. Ultimately, he was helped up and off the sector by two members of the Bears’ employees — however Williams might barely put any weight on his leg as he did so.

Specifics of Williams’ damage should not but identified. A cart got here to take Williams from the sideline again to the locker room, too.

Tyson Bagent got here in to exchange Williams, however their drive stalled after that. The Vikings blocked a discipline purpose try, too, and stored their 6-3 lead.

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