Overview

• At Halas Hall during OTAs, Williams called the pre-draft reports of him and his father seeking to avoid Chicago mere “ideas” that never materialized.
• He said a Bears visit sealed his decision to play in Chicago and be the catalyst for turning around the franchise.
• Williams labeled the book’s revelations a distraction and declared his full commitment to the team that drafted him No. 1 overall.
• The Bears reshaped their roster and coaching staff by hiring offensive-minded head coach Ben Johnson and overhauling the offensive line.
• Entering his second season, Williams is focused on improving after a 3,541-yard rookie year and leading Chicago toward its first winning record since 2018.