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November Duel Brewing: Rodgers and Caleb Williams Eye First-Ever Matchup

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Prince Horton | Last updated Jun 5, 2025 8:15 PM ET

The Chicago Bears are gearing up to rebound in a big way after a stretch of seasons marked by inconsistency and transition. With fresh leadership and Caleb Williams poised to lead the charge, hopes are high that 2025 could mark the beginning of a new era. And now, a November matchup that was already circled on the calendar just got a lot spicier. One side of the field may feature a rookie sensation, while the other boasts a returning NFL legend looking to make another mark in the Windy City.

According to NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero—both respected national reporters with NFL Network—veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers has ‘informed the Steelers’ he plans to sign with them before next week’s minicamp on a one-year deal.

The report was shared in a post on X by Bleacher Report, stirring immediate buzz across the NFL landscape.

BREAKING: Aaron Rodgers has "informed the Steelers" he'll sign before next week’s minicamp on a one-year deal, per @RapSheet and @TomPelissero pic.twitter.com/I0uT4veZ9U
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 5, 2025

The move sets up a massive quarterback duel at Soldier Field between Rodgers and the Bears’ rising star, Caleb Williams. Rodgers last played at Soldier Field in December 2022, where he led the Packers to a 28–19 win. He threw for 182 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions, extending his dominant run over the Bears.

As for Williams, he’s entering his second NFL season after throwing for 3,541 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions as a rookie. With the Bears building a strong foundation around him—including weapons on offense like Rome Odunze, who many believe is poised for a breakout, as well as promising rookies Luther Burden and Colston Loveland—and an improved line, anticipation for his leap in year two is sky-high.

All eyes will be on Soldier Field this November when a future Hall of Famer and one of the league’s most intriguing young quarterbacks meet for the first time. For Bears fans, it’s more than just a game—it’s a chance to witness a generational torch possibly being passed on home turf.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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