We knew it was possible, but this morning’s news regarding Caleb Williams‘ availability for the Chicago Bears’ preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday is definitely a bummer.
According to CHGO‘s Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns, Bears head coach Ben Johnson has confirmed that Williams will not play on Sunday against the Dolphins in Chicago’s preseason lid lifter.
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— CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) August 8, 2025Caleb Williams Won’t Play in the Bears Preseason Opener on Sunday
As of now, all we have is the report from Hoge and Jahns, which came from Johnson himself, but no further explanation on the new head coach’s decision to sit Williams on Sunday. Johnson is scheduled to speak to the media this morning before the team’s joint practice with the Dolphins at Halas Hall.
I hoped to see Williams start the game and play a few series, but I understand entirely Johnson’s decision not to play his second-year quarterback in the first of three exhibition games this month. Teams around the league have placed an importance on joint practices like the one the Bears have with Miami today over preseason game reps for their starters, so Williams’ actual first dress rehearsal will take place today at Halas Hall against Miami’s defense.
Even if Williams played on Sunday, we would watch him operate in a pared-down version of Johnson’s offense, as we often do in preseason games.
With Williams sidelined, Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, and Austin Reed will share the workload under center on Sunday, with details on that rotation sure to come from Johnson in a couple of hours when he meets with the media at Halas Hall.
Jun 3, 2025; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass the ball during minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesHence then, the article about caleb williams won t play in the bears preseason opener on sunday was published today ( ) and is available on Bleacher Nation ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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