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It wasn't the year safety Carl Williams envisioned -- for multiple reasons. Williams went from being one of the top defensive players on the team in both 2023 and 2024 to having an injury-riddled season in 2025.

Bears QB Caleb Williams’ Growth Tied to Support From Dad Carl Williams

Caleb Williams has stepped into the NFL spotlight fast, and one of the people helping him handle everything is his dad, Carl Williams, who has always played a bigger role than most football parents.

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Two key Baylor players are 'doubtful' on Saturday vs. UCF

Baylor's availability report was released on Wednesday night and the Bears had a total of six players on the report. Wide receiver Mason Dossett and edge Jaylin Jones were marked 'out' against UCF.

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Draymond Green Skeptical of Caleb Williams’ 'Promised Land' Potential Despite Impressive Cowboys Outing

“Chicago is the place quarterbacks go to die,” said Carl Williams, father of Bears QB Caleb Williams, during a discussion with Seth Wickersham, author of American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback, months before the 2024 NFL Draft.

After Months of Silence, Ex-Bears Coach Speaks Out on Caleb Williams

Eberflus Downplays Report, But the Truth Lies Between the Lines On May 15th, Seth Wickersham, while promoting his book “American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback,” released several details from its pages, including a notable blurb about Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

After an active offseason, all that’s left is for Caleb Williams to produce

Following a disastrous rookie campaign, Caleb Williams has a chance to get back on track in Year 2 under a newly made coaching staff and loaded offense.

Why Chicago Bears Quarterback Case Keenum Is In Awe of Caleb Williams

Case Keenum was on the verge of retirement this offseason before a 15-minute meeting with Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson turned into a couple of hours.

Caleb Williams Addresses Attempt To Bypass Chicago Bears Draft Selection

Former USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams is heading into his second season with the Chicago Bears. Williams has recently been heavily discussed for a reveal regarding just how close he was to finding a way to bypass the Bears selecting him in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Williams Responds to Book Claims, Says He Loves Being a Bear

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams made it clear on Wednesday—he’s happy to be in Chicago and proud to be part of the team’s future. After the Bears

Three Things We Learned From Bears Quarterback Caleb Williams' Press Conference

Ask, and you shall receive. For a week now, Chicago sports media has been more focused on Caleb Williams not addressing the story from Wickersham's book American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback than they have been on the story itself.

'It's been a distraction' - Caleb Williams finally addresses the 2024 comments on not wanting to go to Chicago in the best way possible

Bombshells struck the Chicago Bears building a few days back when ESPN's Seth Wickersham released excerpts of his new book "American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback." In the book, Wickersham interviewed quarterback Caleb Williams and his father, Carl Williams, well before Williams was selected first overall by the Chicago Bears.

Why Caleb Williams' comments on QB book controversy must be heard

While the media clamors for Caleb Williams to comment on the Seth Wickersham book and ESPN story about it, some fans—maybe even many fans—seem to like the idea of blindly turning their face forward to plow ahead.

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams hit with brutal ranking ahead of 2025 NFL season

It seems like an eternity ago that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was viewed as a can't-miss, generational prospect. But after a rocky rookie

Seth Wickersham shares details of exclusive interviews with Caleb & Carl Williams

Seth Wickersham joined the latest Bears Banter Podcast! The latest Bears Banter has dropped! Seth Wickersham turned many heads in Chicago, based on an article he published on ESPN’s website that included quotes for an upcoming book that will be out in September titled American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback.

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Bestselling author goes deep on his Caleb Williams bombshells—details you haven’t heard

How to freak out a Chicago Bears fan in four easy steps: 1) Uncover some disturbing revelations about the young face of Chicago’s franchise. 2) Put said disturbing revelations in a book that will hit the shelves right at the beginning of the 2025 NFL season.

Former NFL Quarterback Rips Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams For 'Level Of Entitlement'

In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected former USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams No. 1 overall. Williams completed his rookie season and is on to year two, but it has recently been revealed just how close the quarterback was to finding a way to bypass the Bears selection.

Caleb Williams trauma dumping on the Chicago Bears could cause severe locker room issues

Before the 2024 draft, the Chicago Bears knew they weren’t taking a traditional quarterback with Caleb Williams. Williams is media savvy in a way most stars in the league aren’t, and he had a knack for causing distractions at USC.

Caleb Williams Isn't the Only No. 1 Quarterback Whose Team Hasn't Set Him Up For Success

"Football is circumstantial." — Brian Billick It's now a well-known fact that Carl Williams, Caleb Williams' father, had no interest in his son ever being

Chicago Bears GM put Caleb Williams in a hostage situation: Report

There was smoke during the 2024 scouting combine that Caleb Williams might force his way out of playing for the Chicago Bears. Caleb’s father, Carl Williams, wanted his son to land with a team that would secure a successful future for the 2023 Heisman Trophy-winner.

Caleb Williams' Father Reveals Vikings Trade Revelation Before Bears Drafted Him

Approaching what proved to be a historic 2024 quarterback draft class that saw six quarterbacks drafted in the first round, the Minnesota Vikings left no stone unturned.

Ben Johnson Reacts To Caleb Williams’ Shocking Chicago Bears, Film Report

The Chicago Bears selected former USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams No. 1 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. In the lead up to the draft with Williams

Caleb Williams wanted to play for the Vikings so badly he almost tried to force his way out of Chicago

When the Minnesota Vikings were scouting the quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft class, the one that everyone was fawning over was USC and current Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

Report: Caleb Williams Wanted To Play For Another NFL Team

If Caleb Williams had his way, the Chicago Bears wouldn't have drafted him. The Bears selected the former USC quarterback with the No. 1 pick in 2024. Nobody expected them to pass on the Heisman Trophy winner, but Williams reportedly hoped to land elsewhere.

Caleb Williams tried to avoid being drafted by Bears

A new book reveals how desperate Caleb Williams and his family were to avoid being drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2024. ESPN shared excerpts from Seth Wickersham’s upcoming book “American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback,” in which the author received significant access to Williams’ camp in the leadup to the 2024 NFL Draft.

Caleb Williams Heavily Considered Forcing Bears Not To Draft Him

In his upcoming book, American Kings: A Biography Of The Quarterback, Seth Wickersham of ESPN reports Bears QB Caleb Williams and his family consulted with lawyers before the 2024 NFL Draft to figure out a way to avoid being drafted by Chicago with the first overall pick.