The Chicago Bears have actively sought to strengthen their defensive line, marking their commitment with back-to-back acquisitions. Following their recent trade to secure defensive lineman Darrell Taylor from the Seahawks, the Bears executed another strategic move on Saturday. This time, they brought in Chris Williams, a defensive tackle, along with a 2025 seventh-round draft pick from the Cleveland Browns. The Bears parted with a sixth-round pick they had previously obtained from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for wide receiver Chase Claypool to seal the deal.
Chris Williams, who began his NFL career as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts in 2020, has accumulated experience over two seasons, appearing in 13 games — all in a backup role. Throughout his tenure with the Colts, where he played under Matt Eberflus, then the defensive coordinator and now the head coach of the Bears, Williams made six tackles. After his stint with the Colts, he spent parts of the last season on the practice squads of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Browns.
Standing at 6-foot-2 and weighing 302 pounds, Williams has shown potential and versatility in his play. The Bears aim to leverage his skills and familiarity with Coach Eberflus’ defensive schemes to enhance their line defense, adding much-needed depth and resilience to the team’s roster.
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