Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams says his status for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons hasn't been determined despite him practicing in full for two consecutive days, according to ESPN's Courtney Cronin.
Williams has reportedly made significant strides in his recovery from a hamstring injury that he sustained in a Week 2 game against the Minnesota Vikings. While his increased practice participation gives reason for optimism, the star quarterback cautioned that he still has to clear additional checkpoints before returning to game action.
"Do not know if I'm playing yet," Williams said Thursday. "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."
The Bears have posted a 2-1 record without Williams. Fellow quarterbacks Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum have both played in his absence.
Williams, who had yet to publicly comment on his injury before Thursday, was initially fearful that he sustained a serious injury to his right leg.
"I felt a pop," Williams said. "That's why I looked back. I looked back just like everybody else does when you feel a pop. Think somebody grabbed you and nobody grabbed me."
Williams also shared that he's been receiving daily treatment on his hamstring and that he'll have no hesitation in scrambling once he returns.
The 24-year-old took issue with the way his injury was portrayed as well, claiming that "every single" report was inaccurate. Williams said the widespread criticism of him crying while being carted off the field "doesn't bother me."
"I'm always going to show emotion, especially when I can't be out there with the guys when something like that happens," he added.
Williams has passed for 407 yards with two touchdowns and one interception this season. He's also rushed for 107 yards.
