The Bear’s Den: Injury updates? Trades? Waivers? No, it’s shoes

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 22: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field on October 22, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Chicago Bears and quarterback Caleb Williams have absolutely hit the big-time. Proof of that came in the form of the lead story around the league (in a week full of games with huge playoff implications, plus trades and other vital news): Caleb's shoes.

Major trades? Injuries? Signings? Waiver wire claims? Nope.

Caleb's shoes.

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