During the national anthem before the Bears’ game against the Eagles, injured quarterback Caleb Williams was shown pacing along the sideline while other players and staff stood. The article criticises this as potentially disrespectful, though Williams was not playing because of a hamstring strain suffered against Minnesota.

It cites the US national anthem conduct code, which says people present should stand at attention, and notes that reactions to Williams’s behaviour were mixed on social media. The article says an MRI found a strain but no tear; Williams could miss more than one game, and his return to action remains the focus for some observers.