Chicago chose not to pursue that option ahead of starter Caleb Williams ' rookie campaign, sticking with undrafted free agent Tyson Bagent as the No. 2 option. But there's a new coaching staff this season led by head coach Ben Johnson, and the backup QB question has returned with NFL free agency.

The Bears are putting Williams in position to take the next step in his second year by upgrading the offensive line.

Williams’ potential was enough to help sway Lions assistant Ben Johnson to Chicago to become the team’s head coach. Free agents the Bears signed this week were intrigued by Williams, too.

It has already been an extremely productive offseason for the Chicago Bears, and boy did they need it. Last year began with so much excitement and promise. Cale

It makes sense that the Chicago Bears took steps to improve their offensive line after quarterback Caleb Williams took a league-high 68 sacks as a rookie this past season. For a piece published Friday,