Following that season, Williams signed a three-year deal with the New Orleans Saints and coach Dennis Allen, now the Bears' defensive coordinator. Williams didn't enjoy the same type of success he had in Detroit and totaled just 470 rushing yards and two touchdowns in two seasons. He was released earlier this offseason.

Competition is both imminent and continuous as training camp gets underway in earnest. One such position group where additional competition and a potential reunion could take place is in the Chicago Bears’ backfield.

A former Detroit Lions running back has worked out for one of the team's division rivals that he has ties to. Running back Jamaal Williams completed a workout for the Chicago Bears Saturday, according to NFL reports.

Days after Caleb Williams shrugged off feeling pressure, ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky said the Chicago Bears' quarterback is under the most pressure of any NFL player this season.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will not play in Sunday's preseason opener against the visiting Miami Dolphins, head coach Ben Johnson confirmed Friday.

Caleb Williams' preseason debut with Ben Johnson as his head coach will not come this weekend. Johnson told reporters in his Friday press conference that Williams and about 17 of the club's other starters will not play in Sunday's exhibition matchup against the Dolphins.