Bears QB Caleb Williams Poised for Milestone Season

The young QB is on track to become one of the Bears' all-time passing leaders.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 9:31pm

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is coming off an impressive 2025-26 season, leading the team to an 11-6 record and the NFC North division title. With just two seasons under his belt, Williams is already on pace to become one of the top passers in Bears history. If he stays healthy and continues to develop, he could surpass 4,000 passing yards next season and move into third place on the franchise's all-time passing yards list.

Why it matters

The Bears have long struggled to find a reliable franchise quarterback, but Williams' rapid rise has the team and its fans excited about the future. His potential to rewrite the Bears' record books in short order is a testament to his talent and the coaching staff's ability to maximize it.

The details

According to NFL research, Williams currently ranks ninth in Bears history with 7,483 career passing yards. If he throws for over 4,084 yards next season, he would surpass Jim Harbaugh and move into third place on the franchise's all-time passing yards list, behind only Sid Luckman and Jay Cutler. Bears head coach Ben Johnson has been credited with helping Williams unlock his potential, with Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski noting that Williams' "creativity and playmaking ability shone brightly" in 2025.

  • Williams is entering his third NFL season in 2026.
  • The Bears finished the 2025-26 season with an 11-6 record, winning the NFC North division.

The players

Caleb Williams

The Chicago Bears' starting quarterback, who is poised to become one of the top passers in franchise history.

Ben Johnson

The Chicago Bears' head coach, who has been credited with helping Williams develop into a rising star.

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What they’re saying

“If Caleb Williams becomes the first Bear to throw for 4,000 yards and finishes above 4,084, he will surpass Jim Harbaugh and move into third all-time, after just three seasons.”

— Bill Zimmerman, Windy City Gridiron writer

“Williams' talent was on full display, particularly late in games. Considering the franchise has essentially been searching for a legitimate franchise quarterback since Sid Luckman retired in 1950—a stretch that is no exaggeration—Williams' development became the driving force behind everything the organization did this past season and is already starting to be rewarded.”

— Brent Sobleski, Bleacher Report analyst

What’s next

If Williams stays healthy and continues to develop, he could surpass 4,000 passing yards next season and move into third place on the Bears' all-time passing yards list.

The takeaway

Caleb Williams' rapid rise as the Bears' starting quarterback has the team and its fans excited about the future. His potential to rewrite the franchise's record books in short order is a testament to his talent and the coaching staff's ability to maximize it, providing hope that the Bears have finally found their long-elusive franchise quarterback.