No Bears Player Has Ever Done What Caleb Williams Just Did

Caleb Williams and the Quest to Solve Chicago's Decades-Long QB Problem

When the Chicago Bears drafted Caleb Williams just a couple of years ago, the hope was that he’d solve the quarterback problem the team has had for decades.

Last year was a big step in the right direction, as Williams and the Bears posted a winning record and even won a playoff game.

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History Made: The "Iceman" Lands the Madden Cover

While expectations for the team are sky-high in 2026, there’s even more pressure as Caleb Williams was named the cover athlete for this year's edition of the Madden NFL video game series.

If you’re keeping score at home, Williams is the very first Bears player to get the cover of the game.

Madden is one of the biggest video games on the planet, so it’s a really big deal to be on the cover, and it’s something Williams has talked about as a “dream come true.”

The original game came out in 1988, and at the time, only the late coach and broadcaster John Madden was on the cover. In 2001, they started featuring players, and since then, 24 NFL players have graced the cover.

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Defying the Madden Curse: Exciting Times Ahead for Bears Fans

Now, if you’re a superstitious Bears fan, this is bad news, because at one time the cover athlete usually got hurt or had a down year, but since then that notion has been somewhat dispelled.

Whether you believe in the Madden curse or not, it’s an exciting time to be a Bears fan, as video gamers now get a chance to see the Bears Iceman up close.