The Chicago Bears lost to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2, and two players–defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez and outside linebacker Dallas Turner could hear from the NFL following their roughing the passer calls for late hits on Caleb Williams.
During the first quarter, officials flagged Rodriguez for his infraction. However, the penalty was offset by a holding call against the Bears.
Turner followed suit in the second quarter, but he did not get bailed out by on offsetting call.
Bars Lose Caleb Williams to Hamstring INjur
The NFL often goes above an beyond to protect quarterbacks. They fined Carolina Panthrs defensive tackle Derrick Brown for such an infraction following the Bears’ Week 1 victory on the road.
Per the NFL, fines for roughing the passer can run up to as much as $17,911 for first-time infractions and as much as $23,882 on second offenses.
Of course, the bigger concern for the Bears is the hamstring injury that Williams suffered in the fourth quarter.
It was non-contact. The third-year QB screamed out in pain as he was on the ground. He needed assistance to make it to the blue medical tent on the sideline. He was clearly emotional as training staff carted him into the locker room area.
Williams finished with 138 yards on 15 of 26 passing with 0 touchdowns and 1 interception on the day. The Vikings sacked Williams 3 times. The Bears will turn to former undrafted free agent Tyson Bagent in Week 3 if Williams sits. Bagent tallied 54 yards on 5-for-9 passing, with 0 TDs or INTs.
He was took 1 sack.
The Bears will be at home against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles are 2-0 after wins over the Washington Commanders and Tennessee Titans. They will certainly use the 24-15 loss to the Bears in Week 8 of the 2025 regular season as motivation, too.
It was already going to be challenging. Potentially not having Williams would amplify that exponentially for the Bears as they look to bounce back.
