Chicago Bears HC blames Caleb Williams for instigating Jalen Ramsey fight

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated Nov 24, 2025 7:32 PM ET

The Chicago Bears will have a quick turnaround this week after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 on Sunday.

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Bears head coach Ben Johnson is getting the team ready to travel to play the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday. The contest will be a battle between 8-3 NFC teams.

On Monday, Johnson spoke to reporters after having a chance to review the tape. He commented on a harsh hit Steelers cornerback took on Caleb Williams while the quarterback was about to run out of bounds after converting a fourth down in the second quarter.

Jalen Ramsey shoved Caleb Williams

Nov 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) drops back to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

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Ramsey gave Williams a harsh shove.

Disgusting play by Jalen Ramsey, Caleb clearly indicates he’s going out of bounds and has given himself up.

Ramsey intentionally lowers his should and shoves Caleb Williams to the ground as he was already out of bounds.

Dirty play by Pittsburgh. pic.twitter.com/0x2AbnSO0w

— NFC North News (@NFCNorthNewss) November 23, 2025

Ramsey’s shove prompted a fight on the Bears sideline.

Jalen Ramsey with a "legal" but completely unnecessary shove of Caleb Williams out of bounds when he gave himself up.
Give me a dozen CJ Gardner Johnson's on my team being that guard dog that lays the law down and won't put up with it. pic.twitter.com/fM8VofVAeN

— Adam Mason (@adamhmason) November 24, 2025

Chicago Bears want to see Williams play smarter

Johnson suggested Williams needed to get of bounds earlier. However, he thought Ramsey’s action prompted a “spark” from Chicago.

“Want to get Caleb out of bounds just a little bit sooner,” Johnson said. “But the crazy thing is, when things like that happen, it almost ignites your sideline even more. It was a completely legal hit; he was in-bounds.

“But at the same time, just to see the whole sideline come to life, I think it kind of adds another spark there to your offense and really the whole team.”

Seven plays later, the Bears tied the game up after Williams hit rookie tight end Colston Loveland for a 12-yard touchdown pass.

It was a learning moment for Williams. He could have been injured by trying to gain a few extra yards.

Williams used his legs successfully on Sunday, rushing four times for 21 yards.

Fortunately, the overzealousness of Ramsey came back to bite the Steelers in the butt.

Sep 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson looks on from the sideline during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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