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Caleb Williams listed as full participant as Bears prepare for Falcons

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Ben Johnson said the quarterback will be a full participant on Wednesday’s estimated injury report, a sign his return is coming.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will be listed as a full participant on Wednesday’s estimated injury report, coach Ben Johnson told reporters.

Ian Rapoport called it a sign that Williams’ return is coming as Chicago gets ready for Sunday’s road game against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Atlanta has its own quarterback question. Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Michael Penix Jr. is feeling better despite a rib injury and should start against the Bears “as long as everything goes accordingly.”

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Chicago, 3-2, will also be without defensive end Montez Sweat, who began a two-game suspension this week under the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy. A full week of practice from Williams would steady the offense heading into a trip that also closes out the first half of October.

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