Bears QB Caleb Williams connects with fan after jersey mishap

A Bears fan went viral on social media after Fanatics told him his jersey wouldn’t arrive for months. Caleb Williams came to the rescue.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has only been a professional for a couple of months, but he is already showing that he’s a man of the people.

Late last week, a Bears fan by the name of Connor Burns made waves on social media when he posted a message from Fanatics about a Caleb Williams jersey he ordered. Burns was outraged when the company told him the jersey he ordered back in April would not arrive until late September. He called on the Bears and Williams for help in his post, which went viral with 6 million views.

After Burns posted the back and forth between him and Fanatics, Williams responded. “I heard that there was a bit of confusion with the whole jersey situation, so just wanted to reach out and let you know that Fanatics said that you’ll be one of the first to receive [one],” Williams said. He also provided Burns with another gift. “Much love, thanks for the support, and I got a little gift for you. We’ll be inviting you to a game on our behalf. Like I said, much love and thanks for the support. Go Bears.”

Though Burns tagged Williams in the post, the Bears quarterback had zero obligation to respond as the issue was with Fanatics, but he did try and remedy the situation as best he could. Williams has already ingratiated himself with Bears fans, like being out at Chicago Cubs, White Sox, or Sky games or showing up at his teammates football camps, and now he’s helping fans like Burns who can’t wait to support the new Bears quarterback when he steps on the field.

Though he has yet to throw a pass in any sort of NFL game, Williams has already won over the fanbase in part thanks to his charismatic behavior.

Who will wear No. 13 for the Bears this season?

Tyler Scott recently changed his jersey number from 13 to 10. Will Keenan Allen or Caleb Williams be the next to wear it?

With just over two weeks to go until the 2024 NFL Draft, all eyes are on the Chicago Bears as they hold the No. 1 overall pick. But the questions these days are less about who they will select with that pick, but which number will he wear?

It’s all but certain Chicago is gearing up to select USC’s Caleb Williams as the top pick, given the numerous meetings the two sides have had, coupled with the lack of visits from the other quarterback prospects. When he finally becomes a Bear, though, will he wear his college number 13? Or will that go to new Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen?

The Bears acquired Allen last month for a fourth-round pick from the Los Angeles Chargers, where he spent the entirety of his career while wearing No. 13.

Whether it’s Williams or Allen, someone new is getting it because Tyler Scott, who wore No. 13 last year during his rookie season, has changed to No. 10. The question now becomes: will Allen or Williams take the number?

Williams isn’t a member of the Bears yet, but Allen has already expressed a desire to keep his old number. During his opening press conference in March, Allen was asked if he would keep No. 13 with the Bears. “I’m going to try to,” Allen said with a smile. Perhaps he got his wish.

A number change doesn’t make a difference in the grand scheme of things, but it’s been a topic of conversation amongst Bears fans for the last few weeks. It looks like we’re closer to knowing the answer, but maybe hold off on ordering those jerseys.