NFL ranks Caleb Williams among top players before Bears' season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Chicago Bears announced that quarterback Caleb Williams is ranked No. 51 among NFL players ahead of the 2026 season. This marks a significant rise for Williams, who did not make the top 100 last year. He became a key player in 2025, leading the Bears to their first division title since 2018 and setting a franchise record with 3,942 passing yards. Williams recorded an impressive 27-to-7 touchdown-to-interception ratio during the season. The Bears enter the 2026 season with high expectations for Williams and head coach Ben Johnson.
- •Bears announce Caleb Williams as the NFL's No. 51 player.
- •Williams did not rank in the top 100 last year.
- •He set a single-season passing record with 3,942 yards in 2025.
- •Williams helped the Bears win their first division title since 2018.
- •The Bears' 2026 season features high expectations for Williams and Johnson.
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — NFL announces Caleb Williams news before Bears' 2026 season
"Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams just got some big news.
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