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Caleb Williams Launches 54-yard TD in Bears Opening Practice

7/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Caleb Williams threw a 54-yard TD pass to Kalif Raymond in the first practice of the Bears’ 2026 camp.
Williams said he will give “200%” to head coach Ben Johnson’s directives and will not look back.
Williams aims to raise his completion rate from 58.1% last season toward Johnson’s 70% target for 2026.
Kalif Raymond, signed in March after five Lions seasons, praised Williams’ accuracy and timing on the play.

History

Historical Context

After the St. Louis Rams were projected as the NFL’s worst team in 1999, backup quarterback Kurt Warner replaced the injured Trent Green, completed 65.1% of passes and guided the franchise to a 13-3 record, 526 points and a Super Bowl XXXIV victory as the “Greatest Show on Turf.” That surprise-quarterback model underpins Chicago’s 2026 rookie Caleb Williams’ 70%-completion goal.

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Story summary

Caleb Williams threw a 54-yard TD pass to Kalif Raymond in the first practice of the Bears’ 2026 camp.
Williams said he will give “200%” to head coach Ben Johnson’s directives and will not look back.
Williams aims to raise his completion rate from 58.1% last season toward Johnson’s 70% target for 2026.
Kalif Raymond, signed in March after five Lions seasons, praised Williams’ accuracy and timing on the play.

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