Maxx Crosby defends Caleb Williams over hamstring injury reaction
The short version
- Caleb Williams left the Bears' loss to the Vikings on a gurney after a hamstring injury.
- Some critics accused Williams of exaggerating his reaction to the injury.
- Raiders DE Maxx Crosby defended Williams, saying hamstring injuries can feel far worse at first.
- No return date is set, but Williams could potentially face the Eagles this week.
The Raiders pass rusher pushed back on criticism of how the Bears quarterback responded after going down against Minnesota.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams drew criticism for his reaction to a hamstring injury suffered in the team's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Williams was taken off the field on a gurney while in tears, leading some to argue he exaggerated the pain and could have walked off on his own.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby came to Williams' defense, saying a hamstring injury can be alarming when it first happens and can make a player fear something far more serious. He added that he had experienced a similar injury himself and sent his support to the young quarterback.
"We send love to Caleb, and we know he'll bounce back," Crosby said.
The injury was ultimately a hamstring issue rather than a season-ending problem, though Williams could not have known the severity in the moment. No timetable for his return has been announced, but there is belief he could play as early as this week against the Philadelphia Eagles.
