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More than a month removed from the 2024 NFL Draft, Caleb Williams continues to go through the Chicago Bears’ offseason program. But the No. 1 overall pick still hasn’t finalized his rookie contract with mandatory minicamp in the books, although he’s keeping his focus on the field. Williams doesn’t have a traditional “agent,” but has a team of lawyers and an attorney to help him work through contract talks. That allows him to worry about what’s happening on the field and in the locker room, and that’s how he’s approaching his first deal. When asked about where the discussions stand after minica...
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Former USC long snapper Jake Olson — who became known around college football when the Trojans football program embraced him as a child while he was losing his vision — announced on Instagram that his guide dog, Quebec, died. Quebec was 14. Olson, who later walked on at USC in 2015 and appeared in two career games as a long snapper, wrote a heartfelt message as he announced the loss of not only a dog that served as his eyes for more than a decade, but one that inevitably grew to be a loved part of the family. “A bond was broken today that defies words,” Olson wrote. “A part of me died today al...
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Holding the No. 1 overall pick for the second straight year – this time after a 7-10 season – Ryan Poles had a decision to make. He could’ve continued to build the Chicago Bears around Justin Fields as he did last season, or take consensus No. 1 pick Caleb Williams and reset the quarterback contract clock. He chose the latter, selecting Williams atop the 2024 NFL Draft board and sending Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers. During his decision-making process, Poles said there were two parts to his process. But what stood out the most was Williams’ playmaking ability, which became evident in the e...
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Before Caleb Williams can shatter records and revive a city, he has to learn the basics. In May, the Chicago Bears rookie quarterback revealed his goals for the offseason. “I’m diving into the playbook, getting to a point where there’s certain things that I can teach some of the guys,” Williams said. “Maybe it’s [John Jackson III] or Rome [Odunze] that are not understanding [things], that I may understand. “Being able to teach is always big because it’s also another way for you to learn. It also shows you how much that you know.” Williams has wasted no time learning the Bears’ offense. Accordi...
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Those who watched Caleb Williams‘ first week of practice with the Bears might’ve come away with the impression that the defenders were far ahead of the No. 1 pick of the NFL Draft. But the quarterback is gaining ground. So says Bears coach Matt Eberflus, who ended the second week of OTAs by having his offense going through some 7-on-7 drills. Sure, these are non-contact drills, skeleton-type drills. But it’s all part of the progression of Williams. “You look at practice … I thought 7-on-7 for Caleb was really good,” Eberflus told reporters. “I thought he did a really nice job throwing the ball...
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For the last four years, Caleb Williams has been squarely in the spotlight. The former five-star recruit generated plenty of excitement at Oklahoma before winning the Heisman Trophy at USC and, ultimately, becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. That excitement is going to keep growing ahead of his rookie season with the Chicago Bears, especially since his first training camp will have cameras everywhere. The NFL selected the Bears for this year’s edition of “Hard Knocks” after an exciting offseason, meaning HBO will give fans an all-access pass to Williams’ first professional traini...
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Former Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Everson Griffen was taken into custody at the Hennepin County Jail in the early hours of Wednesday morning under probable cause for DWI, according to county records. The former fourth-round pick out of USC was stopped on interstate 35 in Mound, Minnesota around 11:35 p.m. on Tuesday night and booked around 1 a.m. on Wednesday. Griffen hasn’t played in the NFL since the 2021 season, last suiting up for the Vikings. He played 12 seasons in the league, almost all with Minnesota. He also had stints in 2020 with the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions. During his f...
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An Indiana judge denied the NCAA’s request to dismiss Reggie Bush’s defamation lawsuit, according to The Athletic’s Chris Vannini. The former USC standout sued the association for claiming in 2021 he was involved in “pay-for-play type arrangements.” Bush recently got his Heisman Trophy back from the Heisman Trust, but the defamation lawsuit continued against the NCAA. The organization requested to dismiss the lawsuit in November, arguing the statement was “true” and “not made with actual malice” while Bush “has not properly pled damages.” The lawsuit stems from an NCAA statement that was issue...
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Former Wyoming defensive tackle Gavin Meyer committed to USC, according to a post on his Twitter profile. Meyer appeared in 26 games over the last two years but put up his best numbers in 2022. That’s when he had 40 tackles, including five tackles for loss, to go with four sacks and a forced fumble. In 2023, Meyer totaled 26 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss as a senior. He previously had a top four of USC, Cal, Wisconsin and Illinois, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. As a member of the Class of 2020, Meyer was a three-star recruit out of Franklin (Wisc.) High, according to the On3 Industry Ranki...
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Bryce Young is looking forward to facing Caleb Williams later this year since it will be a battle of the last two No. 1 draft picks. While speaking to reporters on Monday, the Carolina Panthers quarterback shared his reaction to the team facing the Chicago Bears this fall. “I’ve known Caleb for a really long time,” Young said. “Great dude. I have a ton of respect for him for his family. I have nothing by love for him. I’m super excited for him to be in the league, super excited for his future. I’m excited to watch him.” The game between the Panthers and Bears is set to take place on Oct. 16. W...
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