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Caleb Williams responds to critics after hamstring injury: 'My character's been attacked'

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams addressed growing criticism over his hamstring injury and its perceived impact on his performance, clarifying that the setback was more severe than initially reported. Williams, who has participated fully in consecutive practices, stated that his injury—a tear rather than a strain—was misrepresented in media accounts, though he declined to specify the official diagnosis.

Despite his progress, Williams remains uncertain about his availability for Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons, as he has not yet been cleared for game action. The Bears have relied on Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum to split quarterback duties in Williams’ absence, while head coach Ben Johnson initially labeled the recovery as week-to-week following Williams’ MRI results.

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