Caleb Williams respects Packers but acknowledges Bears rivalry
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Caleb Williams, the quarterback for the Chicago Bears, expressed respect for former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, naming him among his top four quarterbacks. Despite this acknowledgment, he highlighted the intense rivalry between the Bears and the Green Bay Packers, emphasizing the need for Bears players to hold a disdain for their rivals. This admission may not sit well with Bears fans, who have experienced significant rivalry losses to Rodgers during his tenure in Green Bay. Williams' comments come as both teams are preparing for the upcoming NFL season, where they will continue their longstanding rivalry.
- •Caleb Williams names Aaron Rodgers among his top quarterbacks.
- •He acknowledges the necessity of hating the Packers as a Bear.
- •Williams recognizes the Bears-Packers rivalry as significant.
- •Bears fans may have mixed reactions to his remarks.
- •The Bears and Packers prepare for their next match-up this fall.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bears’ Caleb Williams makes Packers admission no Chicago fans will want to hear
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