Roster Move: Bears sign Caleb Williams to rookie contract

Larry Mayer

The Bears on Wednesday signed quarterback Caleb Williams to a four-year contract that includes a fifth-year option because he was a first-round draft pick.

Chosen by the Bears with the No. 1 choice in the draft, Williams generated 120 touchdowns in three seasons at Oklahoma (2021) and USC (2022-23). The 6-1, 215-pounder appeared in 37 games with 33 starts, completing 66.9% of his passes for 9,7