As if Chicago sports couldn’t stay calm for a moment, new information about Caleb Williams has surfaced. Williams was spotted at the USC-Wisconsin game on Saturday with what appeared to be a cast on his right hand. Since the Bears’ season ended, there hasn’t been any official word about an injury he might have sustained. Could this be linked to the regular season? Possibly. However, if it were significant, you’d expect NFL insiders like Adam Schefter to have reported it.
Caleb Williams is at the USC-Wisconsin game and appears to have some sort of cast around his right hand.
pic.twitter.com/ABpnjjNckO— Dave (@dave_bfr) January 18, 2025
How serious is this injury?
At first glance, it doesn’t seem too concerning. Mason West, the clinic director and physical therapist at Ignite Physical Therapy, provided some insights. West, known for sharing injury updates during the Bears season, reassured fans that this injury isn’t likely to be serious or long-term. Here’s what he said:
Wouldn't be too worried #DaBears fans. That kind of cast is for a fracture that I don't thing should hamper him, especially since it's January. (Ex. A thumb splint/cast is more scary imo)
Nothing to see here. https://t.co/dxhUZNiGx7
— Mason West (@WestSportsPT) January 18, 2025
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So, while seeing Williams with a cast isn’t ideal, it’s probably nothing to worry about.
Latest update: Ian Rapoport clears the air.
Shortly after a viral clip showed Caleb Williams on the sidelines with his hand in a cast, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport provided a simple explanation. Rapoport revealed that Williams had a cyst removed from his hand, which is why he’s wearing the cast. It’s a minor issue, and he’s fine. So, there’s no need for Chicago fans to panic.
#Bears QB Caleb Williams had a cyst removed, which is why he’s wearing the cast on his hand. It’s minor, he’s fine. https://t.co/DAyuhtwdtD
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 18, 2025
Cyst on his hand huh. Maybe that’s why he can’t thro as accurate as Daniel’s who is picking apart the lions. OOPs drafted the wrong QB again.
The wrist is a common spot for ganglion cysts (fluid filled pocket). Back in the day, your MD would sneak up behind you and smash it with a heavy book. I did have one patient years ago who was upset his old school primary MD did it to him.
I hope this Caleb defect does not scare off Ben.
Can cysts be cancerous? I hope not.