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Bears Name Five Captains for 2025: Williams, Thuney, Jarrett, Byard, Santos

The reduced slate underscores a veteran-led approach with a weekly rotating sixth captain.

Overview

  • Chicago will feature two captains on offense, two on defense and one on special teams.
  • Only Caleb Williams and Kevin Byard return from last year's eight-captain group under Matt Eberflus.
  • Offseason additions Joe Thuney and Grady Jarrett were named captains in their first season with the team.
  • Four of the five captains are 10-plus-year NFL veterans, while Williams enters his second season.
  • Head coach Ben Johnson said the team will also designate a sixth captain each week, noting respect for the players' voting process.