Caleb Williams faces test before possible Bears return

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams said Thursday that he has a serious hamstring tear, but his availability for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons remains undecided as he works through a return-to-play assessment. Williams practiced in full Thursday, after missing three games since he was injured in Week 2. He said he still had a stress test to pass before the Bears determine whether he can play. The team’s decision will also reflect his response to practice and medical guidance, according to the information provided by the club and its staff. Williams declined to disclose the tear’s grade, saying the injury was “a pretty serious one.” He said it had not fully healed but that he could cut, plant and run without problems. The Bears have not announced a clearance decision. The quarterback said Thursday’s full practice followed weeks of working on those movements and marked a different test from individual work: preparing through an entire practice week and handling the physical and mental demands of a game. He said his style of play would not change if he received medical clearance. Williams also objected to reports about the injury, saying accounts that did not...