LOS ANGELES — The Bears introduced seemingly half of Halas Corridor to Caleb Williams’ professional day, then added a secret weapon, too.
About 45 minutes into USC’s professional day at Katherine B. Loker Observe Stadium on campus, broad receiver Keenan Allen strode onto the sideline. Allen was a strolling commercial for his new staff, carrying an orange long-sleeve T-shirt and a navy sleeveless hoodie with the Bears’ wishbone C on it. On his head, he wore the bear-head brand.
Williams, the person whom he got here to see, ran as much as him inside a matter of minutes and gave Allen a hug. It was an essential second within the Bears’ attraction offensive.
“It was nice,” Williams mentioned after his professional day. “I’ve identified Keenan for most likely a 12 months now, frolicked with him a number of instances. To have him right here and for me to probably be going to the identical staff as him now, and understanding him for a 12 months now, it’s thrilling.”
The Bears despatched the Chargers a fourth-round decide for the soon-to-be 32-year-old final Thursday. His wage is extra substantial than the draft decide — the Bears owe him $18.1 million in 2024 along with the $5 million roster bonus they paid Sunday.
They suppose he’ll be price it. The six-time Professional Bowl participant had 108 catches for 1,243 yards with the Chargers final 12 months. When he harm his heel in Week 13, he was main the league in targets and catches and was fourth in yards.
Allen — who final week referred to as Williams a “hell of an athlete” who “could make large performs together with his toes and together with his arm” — has lived within the Los Angeles space because the Chargers moved right here from San Diego. He stayed to observe Williams throw about 50 passes.
“He’s coming off one in all his finest years,” Williams mentioned.
“That’s actually thrilling. To probably be capable of have him as a large receiver and coming off his finest 12 months, all of the information you’ll be able to acquire from any person like that’s nice.”
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