A familiar face who knows the ins-and-outs of the new Chicago Bears offensive scheme has reportedly paid a visit to Halas Hall.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports (via Twitter/X) that free agent running back Jamaal Williams had a workout with the Bears on Sunday. Williams played for Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson when he was the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator in 2021 and 2022. When you consider the Bears’ running back situation and Williams’ history with this Bears coaching staff, you don’t need to be a football guru to connect why this workout was facilitated.
Who is Jamaal Williams and why did he work out for the Bears?
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 08: Jamaal Williams #30 of the Detroit Lions celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)Jamaal Williams’ most productive season came in 2022 when he was a member of the Detroit Lions. He handled 262 carries, ran for 1,066 yards, and scored a league-leading 17 rushing touchdowns. While Williams carried a bulk of the load that season, D’Andre Swift had one of his most productive seasons as a pro. As Williams’ tag team backfield partner, Swift collected 99 carries, 542 rushing yards, 8 total touchdowns, and a career-best 5.5 yards per carry average. I don’t think Ben Johnson can re-create the Swift-Williams dynamic from 2022 in 2025, but I am not opposed to him trying ways to make something happen in Chicago’s backfield.
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Jamaal Williams was a fourth-round pick (134th overall) by the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 NFL Draft. So if the BYU product made his way onto the Bears’ roster, he could knock off three of the four NFC North teams off his list. This would make him a fun Immaculate Grid answer for those of us who play that game. For what it’s worth, this isn’t the first time the Bears have been connected to Williams in free agency. Earlier this summer, we discussed Williams as a possible fit for the RB-needy team. And back in 2023, there was reported interest in Williams as a free agent before he signed with the New Orleans Saints.
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How the Bears will dole out touches from their running backs has been a big question throughout the offseason. And to this point in the summer, we don’t have a great answer. D’Andre Swift’s name sits atop the depth chart, but Roschon Johnson and rookie Kyle Monangai lurk as vultures who could take some carries from the presumed RB1. Chicago will play the first of its three preseason games on Sunday. We may start getting answers regarding that position group’s future after kickoff. In the meantime, we will continue to monitor the Jamaal Williams situation and provide updates when news on this matter breaks.
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Jun 3, 2025; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) passes the ball to running back Kyle Monangai (25) during minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesHence then, the article about report bears host jamaal williams for a workout 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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