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Caleb Williams prepares for pivotal third NFL season with Bears

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:35 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Caleb Williams prepares for pivotal third NFL season with Bears

Summary

Caleb Williams enters his third NFL season with the Chicago Bears amid high expectations. Recognized as an incredible playmaker but inconsistent passer, Williams' performance is under scrutiny following a challenging second year. Despite having led the Bears to their first division title since 2018, his completion percentage dropped to 58.1. Analysts are curious whether Williams can harness his potential in Ben Johnson's offense as the regular season approaches. Training camp reports suggest improvements, but true evaluation will occur during the season.

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By the Numbers

•Williams ranked last in completion percentage among starters at 58.1.
•He led Chicago to an 11-6 record and a division title.
•Analysts rate him as a Tier 2 quarterback, an improvement from last year.
•Reports indicate potential improvements in training camp.
•Next season will reveal if he can become a more accurate passer.

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6:35 PMYahoo Sports — This season, we’re going to learn a lot more about Caleb Williams

What they're saying

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As Caleb Williams enters his third NFL season, there are two things we can say with certainty about the former No. 1 overall pick: Williams is an incredible playmaker Williams is an inconsistent passer This season, we’re about to learn a lot more about Williams. Is he capable of turning the Chicago Bears into a…
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