The Chicago Bears have been relatively quiet during free agency up to now. However, they now have an opportunity to potentially make a big move. The Los Angeles Chargers recently released wide receiver Mike Williams due to salary cap issues. Despite his talent, injuries have been a recurring issue for him in recent years. However, he has proven to be a dependable weapon for Justin Herbert whenever he has been healthy and on the field. Over the course of his career, Williams has 309 receptions, 4,806 receiving yards, and 31 total touchdowns. The 6′ 4″, 218 pound receiver would be a great weapon for either Justin Fields or a rookie QB.
Mike Williams has spent the past three seasons with current Bears wide receiver coach, Chris Beatty. This connection might give the Bears an edge in potentially luring Williams to Chicago, especially since the team has more than enough financial flexibility to make a compelling offer. However, I don’t anticipate that Williams will demand top dollar for his position in the market.
Adding Williams to a group that includes DJ Moore, Tyler Scott, Velus Jones Jr., and possibly a rookie wide receiver like Rome Odunze could boost the Bears wide receiver room. This is crucial as former Bears WR Darnell Mooney recently signed with the Atlanta Falcons on a three-year deal.
It remains to be seen how aggressive Ryan Poles will be in pursuing Williams. But this potential move could be what Poles has been waiting for, given the opportunity it presents to fill a huge roster need.
In the most recent episode of the BFR Podcast, presented by Sports Mockery, Dave and Ficky spoke with NFL Insider Ari Meirov from The 33rd Team. During their conversation, they gained valuable insights on players worth keeping an eye on in free agency for Chicago, quarterback rumors, and many other topics. You can listen to the podcast on like Apple and Spotify, or any other podcast app you usually use. Also, the show is on YouTube, so you can watch it with the video provided below.
