Caleb Williams says Chicago exceeded his expectations

He praised the city’s people and food on Hot Ones.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

Safe to say Chicago has exceeded Caleb Williams’ expectations (Via @firstwefeast) https://t.co/BHyWzG9Ket Via @NFLonFOX on X

What happened: Caleb Williams said he initially was unsure whether he would like Chicago before falling for the city, its people and its food. The remarks came during a Hot Ones interview released Thursday.

Why it matters: Williams enters his third NFL season in 2026. Chicago returns after an 11-win campaign that delivered a division title and a home playoff victory.

By the numbers: Williams has played all 34 games since being drafted No. 1 in 2024. Chicago lists him at 226 pounds, 11 above his draft listing.

What to watch: Chicago’s final preparations for the upcoming 2026 season now take priority.

Sources

@NFLonFOX 2026-09-03T19:54:59.169002+00:00

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