Bears' Johnson Challenges Williams for Elite Status

0:00It's April 6th. I'm Corey with the story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. Head coach Ben Johnson in quarterback Caleb Williams clicked right away for the Chicago Bears, turning heads in just one season together. Johnson pushed Williams toward a 70% completion rate in 2025, but they fell short at 58.1% near the league's bottom. That marked dip from Williams' rookie year at 62.1%, even as he's shown in big moments with an NFL record 7-4 quarter. Comebacks. Johnson's not backing off, though. He's laying down the same challenge heading into Williams' third season, aiming to elevate him among the elite. Meanwhile, the Bears stay busy in free agency, signing defensive tackle, Neville Gallimor, safety Kobe Bryant, linebacker Devon Bush, and wide. Receiver Khalif Raymond, plus others like offensive tackle, Jedrick Will's Jr. They also resign quarterback Case Kingdom, left tackle Braxton Jones, and several defensive

1:00pieces to build depth, with drop passes in the mix last year. Fixing that completion clip could unlock playoffs and pave the way for Williams' big extension. The Bears. Johnson's J. Cutler back in 2014.