Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams returned to Halas Hall on Monday for the start of the team’s offseason program, marking a new era under head coach Ben Johnson. The Bears believe they’ve addressed weaknesses from last season, including signing top center Drew Dalman and trading for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson.
Johnson aims to set a tone for a team that has struggled to find consistency since 2018, when they went 12-4. The Bears have yet to finish a season with a winning record and have lost 30 more games than they’ve won in the last three years. Johnson promises clear communication, structure, and organization from Day 1, which will be crucial for turning around the team’s fortunes.
The offseason program is voluntary, but players were expected to attend for Johnson’s first day. Arriving players included cornerback Jaylon Johnson, receivers DJ Moore and Rome Odunze, linebackers T.J. Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds, and running back D’Andre Swift. Newcomers Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson, Grady Jarrett, and Olamide Zaccheaus were also present.
“We’re going to be very clear with what we want,” Johnson said. “The communication is going to be crystal clear. The structure is going to be there from Day 1.” With a revamped coaching staff and new players, the Bears are looking to put an end to their recent losing streaks and find success in the upcoming season.
Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/04/07/bears-offseason-program-starts-halas-hall-caleb-williams-ben-johnson-nfl