In 2024, quarterback Caleb Williams and his dad were so determined to avoid being drafted by the Chicago Bears that the duo thought about signing with the United Football League, asked legal experts about avoiding the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement and considered avoiding the draft entirely,

A report came out saying that Caleb Williams didn’t want to get drafted by the Chicago Bears. Colin Cowherd discusses how rookie QBs who struggled in their first season rebound in season 2, and how Caleb Williams can succeed with the Bears.

Excerpts of a new book by Seth Wickersham published on ESPN.com on Thursday focused on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams's misgivings about going to the organization as the top pick of the 2024 draft.

Huge home games at Soldier Field you won’t want to miss include contests against NFC North rivals Minnesota Vikings (Sept. 8), Green Bay Packers (in a to be determined week 16 matchup) and Detroit Lions (also TBD for week 18) as well as matchups with the Dallas Cowboys (Sept. 21) and Pittsburgh Steelers (Nov. 23).

To ensure that you never miss any of the action this season, use our NFL Wires downloadable 2025 Bears schedule, featuring quarterback Caleb Williams.

The Bears also will face the Washington Commanders on “Monday Night Football” in Week 6 and the San Francisco 49ers on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 17 — both on the road — in addition to a Black Friday road game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 28 and a Saturday showcase game against the Green Bay Packers on Dec. 20 at Soldier Field.