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The Chicago Bears reached an agreement on a new contract extension on Wednesday with a quarterback not named Caleb Williams. It’s a move that locks up the team’s backup quarterback role, giving the roster stability for the next few years. Reports indicate that Tyson Bagent, who is 25 years old, signed a two-year, $10 million […]

The Chicago Bears played a good game against the Buffalo Bills in their preseason matchup, and nobody should be more pleased than head coach Ben Johnson. Caleb Williams and the offense played for one series, and they scored a touchdown, giving fans a sense of excitement and the need to see more. Johnson was a […]

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson confirmed Tuesday that his starters will take the field in Chicago’s preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Appearing on FanDuel TV’s Up and Adams with Kay Adams, Johnson said he wants his top players to get another chance to prepare before Week 1. “We’ll go […]

Not everyone is high on Cam Ward entering the 2025 NFL season. Despite the hype surrounding the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, some are hesitant to go all-in on the Tennessee Titans’ rookie quarterback, given Caleb Williams’ struggles in 2024. Williams was touted as the league’s next quarterback super prospect, but struggled, […]

On paper, Caleb Williams’ rookie season went relatively well; he threw for 3,500 yards, 20 touchdowns, and only 6 interceptions. However, many of Williams’ fears in getting drafted by the Chicago Bears came to fruition, and it led to midseason the firings of head coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. Williams, more so […]

Here come the accolades for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Included in the fawning-over mix was Colin Cowherd. But here are two overreactions to Williams’ stellar game in the 38-0 preseason blowout of the Bills. Williams turned in a fine performance, hitting on six of 10 passes for 107 yards with a touchdown. Any positive […]

There’s no rest for Caleb Williams during the NFL Preseason. Ben Johnson is throwing him out there for the Chicago Bears, all to see if he can handle his offensive scheme. Now an NFL scout delivered a rave review about the second-year quarterback. Williams enters a much scrutinized second league season. The 2024 first overall […]

Many fantasy football managers devalue the quarterback position. There tends to be more talent that could be found late in drafts at the quarterback position than there is at other positions. Last year, for example, 20 different signal-callers surpassed 200 fantasy points, whereas only 12 running backs and three receivers did that in standard fantasy […]

The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers might be fierce rivals, but one host recently provided a comparison between Caleb Williams and an NFL legend who called Lambeau Field home for the vast majority of his long career. Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd recently likened Williams to former Packers quarterback Brett Favre. “I think Caleb Williams’ […]

After an explosive showcase for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams against the Buffalo Bills in the 38-0 win in the preseason on Sunday, there are many pointing to the offensive mind of head coach Ben Johnson being the catalyst. While Johnson will tout the Bears’ star in Williams after the Bills win, the head coach […]

The Chicago Bears have big expectations for the 2025 NFL season. Chicago was hailed as the NFL’s most improved team this offseason after hiring Ben Johnson and rebuilding the team’s offensive line. The Bears gave their fans reason for optimism on Sunday when they destroyed the Bills 38-0 in their second preseason game. Bears head […]

Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams seems intent on making a statement in his sophomore year after a commanding display in his preseason debut against the Buffalo Bears. After being drafted No. 1 overall in the 2024 Draft, Williams had a topsy-turvy rookie season and looks set to have a transformational year. “To a month ago, I […]

The Chicago Bears tore through the Buffalo Bills 38-0 at Soldier Field on Sunday, racking up their first preseason shutout in 31 years. The victory improved Chicago’s preseason record to 1-0-1 after a 24-24 tie with the Miami Dolphins in Week 1. Although the Bills sat their starters, the Bears showcased both promising young talent […]

Caleb Williams had a marvelous touchdown highlight during Sunday’s preseason matchup between the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills. The play happened in the first quarter, specifically during the opening drive. Four minutes into the period, Williams threw a long 36-yard pass to wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus to get the Bears on the board. Caleb Williams […]

The Chicago Bears expect some big things from young quarterback Caleb Williams this season. Williams is entering his second campaign in the NFL. The young play caller is getting some advice from another NFL quarterback, Mitchell Trubisky. Trubisky is the backup for the Buffalo Bills, after formerly playing for the Bears. He is sharing his […]

Mitchell Trubisky’s return to Halas Hall last week brought back plenty of memories, but it also offered a reminder of the quarterback’s long-term goal. The Buffalo Bills backup and former Chicago Bears starter still wants another chance to be a franchise quarterback. Trubisky, the No. 2 overall pick in 2017, shared reps with Mike White […]

Ahead of their NFL preseason clash this weekend, the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills met in joint practices at Halas Hall Friday. Once the training camp session ended, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and his Bills counterpart, Josh Allen, met and exchanged a few words. Based on the exchange shared by the 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov […]

The Chicago Bears are taking on the Buffalo Bills this Sunday. They are also facing off in training camp, and head coach Ben Johnson is hoping he can figure out his left tackle position by the end of the weekend. In a recent Bleacher Nation article, he explains the clarity he wants on the left […]

With Caleb Williams looking to start in the Bears’ second preseason game, it will be the first game-like experience for the fans to witness the hopeful improvement in the star quarterback. While there have been concerns from the football world about the Bears’ signal-caller, head coach Ben Johnson would share that he’s been most impressed […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams entered the 2024 NFL Draft as the consensus top prospect, but not every coach was convinced he would succeed at the professional level. Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, widely regarded as one of the league’s top offensive minds, had significant reservations about Williams during the pre-draft process. According to […]

One of the biggest storylines in the NFL this season is what the new-look Chicago Bears will look like. The Bears fired Matt Eberflus last year after failing to meet the expectations of what they could have been, which was a playoff team. This year, they hired Ben Johnson away from the Detroit Lions, hoping […]

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears‘ projected starters did not play in the team’s first preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. However, with the second preseason game on the horizon, it sounds like head coach Ben Johnson has already announced the playing status for Williams and the other starters. Reports indicate that Johnson plans to […]

The success of the Chicago Bears will be predicated on the success of Caleb Williams. Coach Ben Johnson strategically chose not to start Williams this past Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.  Instead, the backup QBs took command as the Bears lost to the Dolphins 24-22. Afterward, questions arose about Johnson’s intentions with Williams.  Those questions […]

With Chicago Bears star Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson working in the preseason to prepare for the start of a crucial regular season, there is some talk around the league that is concerned about the young quarterback. While Williams sat for the Bears in the preseason opening 24-24 tie against the Miami Dolphins, […]

The Chicago Bears ended their first preseason matchup with a 24-24 tie against the Miami Dolphins. With hype surrounding the organization since hiring Ben Johnson as head coach, many were hoping to catch a glimpse of quarterback Caleb Williams on Sunday. Instead, the second-year pro never saw the field. ESPN’s Adam Schefter shares his belief […]

The Chicago Bears have a new feel about them coming into 2025 with Ben Johnson at the helm as the new head coach, and fans in the Windy City got their first sneak peek at this season’s Bears squad on Sunday in the preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins. Unfortunately for Bears fans, they did […]

The Chicago Bears invested a lot of money in their offensive line in the offseason to help out Caleb Williams, but they didn’t do much to address the left tackle position. Incumbent Braxton Jones is facing off against rookie Ozzy Trapilo in a competition for the starting job. While Williams and most of the first-team […]

According to Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles, Caleb Williams could be on par with Patrick Mahomes. However, sports commentator Jason McIntyre put Williams in the same sentence as a less-than-stellar field general. On the latest episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd, McIntyre went out of his way to compare Williams to notorious NFL bust […]

The Chicago Bears open the preseason on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. After a disappointing rookie season, Caleb Williams comes into 2025 with high expectations and a new head coach in Ben Johnson. But the preseason is not going to be where he gets his reps in, for now. Johnson told CHGO Bears that Williams […]

The Chicago Bears are currently taking part in training camp as they prepare for the upcoming 2025 NFL season, which will be their second with quarterback Caleb Williams under center. Williams had a mixed bag of a rookie season in 2024, showcasing some of the talent that allowed him to be the number one draft […]

The Chicago Bears are trying to get everything right in training camp so that when the season starts, things can go well. That means the pressure is on, and Caleb Williams has felt some of that heat in a viral video of him going through a drill in practice where he missed several targets in […]

Although there have been headlines about Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams struggling at training camp, general manager Ryan Poles spoke about the star getting used to the new offense under new head coach Ben Johnson. While the Bears’ offense under Williams looks sloppy now, Poles would make a comparison that is sure to excite fans. […]

The Chicago Bears are already under a ton of pressure to succeed during the 2025 NFL season. Chicago was hailed as the NFL’s most improved team earlier this offseason after hiring Ben Johnson and making a flurry of smart roster moves. The Bears are still working out some of the kinks during training camp. Bears […]

The heat turned up during the Chicago Bears’ training camp. It got so hot that players fought each other. Undoubtedly, it was the most intense training camp the Bears had in recent memory. Many of the players said as much, per Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Bears veteran cornerback Nahshon Wright said after one period […]

There is a huge spotlight on the Chicago Bears this season coming into the second season of the Caleb Williams era and the first season with Ben Johnson as head coach, and the pads are officially on as training camp heats up. The Bears suffered a scare on Tuesday when starting tight end Cole Kmet […]

The Chicago Bears have a lot of expectations for starting quarterback Caleb Williams this season. Chicago has a reliable backup though to Williams, who is also getting some praise. Head coach Ben Johnson loves what he is seeing in training camp from quarterback Tyson Bagent. “Man, he’s been phenomenal. I mean, he’s smart as a […]

The Chicago Bears are receiving a ton of offseason hype ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Earlier this offseason they were hailed as the most improved team in the league after hiring Ben Johnson and overhauling the roster. Now the Bears are turning up the heat during training camp. Bears head coach Ben Johnson is […]

The Chicago Bears want to improve from their performance last season, and the work starts now in training camp. Unfortunately, in their practice in front of fans at Soldier Field, the offense didn’t have its best performance, and head coach Ben Johnson let them know. “It was sloppy — sloppier than we were hoping we […]

The Chicago Bears will look vastly different in 2025. And it has nothing to do with the offensive and defensive structure under Ben Johnson. Notable changes have put three veterans on the roster bubble ahead of the 2025 NFL Preseason. Caleb Williams already will have a new wide receiver to throw to. Keenan Allen is […]