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.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NFL•Jul 26, 2026, 8:02 AMShould Commanders' fans be concerned about CB Trey Amos?
- NFL•Jul 26, 2026, 7:47 AMCommanders Get Strong Brandon Aiyuk Take Amid 49ers Decision
- NFL•Jul 26, 2026, 4:08 AMBroncos Facing ‘Critical’ Season From $117 Million Former 1st Round Pick
- NFL•Jul 26, 2026, 3:16 AMEx-Pro Bowler Thinks Bears' WR Room Can Be One of the Best in the NFL
- NFL•Jul 26, 2026, 1:27 AMPatrick Mahomes’ Wife Brittany Bids Emotional “Goodbye” to Chiefs QB Amid Training Camp
- NFL•Jul 26, 2026, 1:15 AMKevin Dotson shows full Rams spirit ahead of 2026 training camp
