Dave Portnoy says Bears fans owe him an apology after Caleb Williams’ Grade 2 hamstring diagnosis. He defended comments questioning whether the quarterback could stay on the field; league sources told ESPN and NFL Network that doctors expect Williams to miss three to four weeks.
Portnoy said he was reacting to information available at the time, not reporting Williams’ injury himself. He said a four-week absence, if accurate, would make the quarterback’s reaction more appropriate. The Bears have listed Williams week to week and have not placed him on injured reserve. If he misses three weeks, he could sit out games against Philadelphia, the New York Jets and Green Bay; a fourth week could also rule him out against Atlanta.
Williams missed all three practices before Monday night’s game against Philadelphia. Backup Tyson Bagent was in concussion protocol, leaving veteran Case Keenum as another potential option for the Bears.
