Overview

• Tyler Dunne’s Go Long report, citing 32 Halas Hall insiders, says multiple Bears sources saw evidence that Williams has dyslexia and believe GM Ryan Poles knew before selecting him No. 1 in 2024.
• Neither Williams nor the Bears have confirmed a medical diagnosis, and the claims have been relayed by outlets including Heavy and Newsweek as sourced reporting rather than official disclosure.
• Coaches reportedly learned late in the season about a learning disability after noting huddle-call issues, forgotten motions, cadence problems and heavy reliance on a wristband for play calls.
• Williams’ 2024 line included 3,541 passing yards with 20 touchdowns, six interceptions and an NFL-high 68 sacks, with analysts pointing to him holding the ball too long as a key factor.
• Entering Year 2, he moves into Ben Johnson’s offense behind a revamped interior line and with added weapons such as Rome Odunze, Olamide Zaccheaus, Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III, with Chicago opening Monday night against the Vikings and maintaining belief in his long-term potential.