Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is eager to build on his breakout 2025 season as he enters his third year in the NFL. The 24-year-old signal-caller threw for 3,942 yards with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions while leading the Bears to their first playoff victory in 15 years. Williams spent the offseason reflecting on Chicago's 20-17 overtime divisional round loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Williams took coach Ben Johnson's advice to step away from football after the season but admitted the taste of success made his return to training camp highly anticipated. The former No. 1 overall pick worked out with teammates at USC and attended Coachella before reporting to Halas Hall for the offseason program. Johnson has promised to push Williams harder in his second year as head coach.

With a contract extension potentially on the horizon if he continues his upward trajectory, Williams remains focused on winning championships rather than personal accolades. The quarterback is trademarking his "Iceman" nickname earned from seven fourth-quarter comebacks in 2025, though Hall of Fame basketball player George Gervin shares the moniker. Williams embraces the increased spotlight that comes with being Chicago's franchise quarterback.