Chicago Bears make Caleb Williams announcement outside NFL

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears are all set to open their 2026 regular season on Sunday. The team announced news about the star quarterback outside of the NFL on Saturday.

Williams impressed in 2025 with strong performances. He proved to his doubters that he is the franchise’s long-term answer under center. The 24-year-old completed 330-of-568 passes for 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He added 77 rushing attempts for 388 yards and three scores.

The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner showcased his cool demeanor in high-pressure situations. He spearheaded Chicago’s attack in pulling off several come-from-behind victories. The team won the NFC North with an 11-6 record and reached the Divisional Round before losing 20-17 in overtime to the Los Angeles Rams.

Caleb Williams is part of “Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story”

The team posted on Instagram that Williams will make a special guest appearance on “Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story.” It is a holiday romance movie produced by Hallmark Media in partnership with the NFL and Skydance Sports.

“The latest addition to the star-studded Holiday Touchdown cast ,” the Bears wrote. “Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story premieres Saturday, October 17 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel, streaming next day on Hallmark Plus!”

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Williams and Co. will face the Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 at Bank of America Stadium. They will then play their next three games at Soldier Field. The team will take on the Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets in Weeks 2, 3 and 4. A pair of away games follows versus the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons.

The Bears front office added some key veterans and rookies via free agency and the draft. They are now well-equipped to tackle the league’s toughest schedule and have surrounded Williams with more talent. Chicago addressed positional needs and head coach Ben Johnson and his staff have prepared the team well.