Johnson unclear on return for QB
Head coach Ben Johnson wouldn't commit to a return date for Williams (hamstring) after Sunday's loss at Green Bay, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports. "He's on track. We'll see if that's Atlanta or after," Johnson said. "I think it's going to be close."
Prior to Williams being deemed inactive for a third straight game due to a Grade 2 right hamstring strain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that the quarterback is "pushing to play" next weekend against the Falcons, and the fact he was able to complete a pregame workout backed up that sentiment. Johnson's comments afterward keeps the situation in some limbo for the time being, but the combined play of Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum on Sunday could spur the Bears to turn back to Williams after a second defeat in the last four contests.
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Logs 13 total touches in loss
Swift rushed nine times for 43 yards and a touchdown and brought in four of five targets for 30 yards in the Bears' 31-7 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Caleb Williams
Another absence in Week 5
Williams (hamstring) is listed as inactive Sunday in Green Bay.
Caleb Williams
Eyeing Week 6 return
Williams (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Green Bay but isn't expected to suit up, is "pushing to play" in Week 6 against the Falcons, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Caleb Williams
Listed as questionable for Sunday
Williams (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Green Bay.
D'Andre Swift
Good to go Sunday
Swift (hip/knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Kyle Monangai
Ruled out for Week 5
Monangai (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Kyle Monangai
Status uncertain due to turf toe
Monangai is tending to a turf toe injury that's making his status uncertain for the next 1-to-2 weeks, but the running back is aiming to play through it, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
D'Andre Swift
Logs limited practice Thursday
Swift (hip/knee) returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Kyle Monangai
Another DNP on Thursday
Monangai (thumb/toe) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.
Caleb Williams
Showing signs of progress
Williams (hamstring) has made tangible progress in his recovery from a Grade 2 hamstring strain sustained in the Week 2 loss to the Vikings, Dan Wiederer of The Athletic reports.