The Chicago Bears’ quarterback history has always been a bit unusual. They remain the only franchise that has never had a QB throw for 4,000 yards in a single season. But now, a former No. 1 pick could change that, but he will have to wait for another season.
The Bears’ QB room is full of promise thanks to Caleb Williams. Widely regarded as one of the best quarterback prospects in years, Williams has drawn lofty comparisons to Andrew Luck and Trevor Lawrence. Here’s a look at his 2025 salary outlook and estimated net worth.
Caleb Williams’ 2025 Salary
Williams signed a four-year, $39,486,058 fully guaranteed rookie contract. Taking a closer look at the breakdown of Williams’ contract, his annual salary for the duration of his contract is $9,871,515.
In 2025, he will earn a base salary of $960,000, a signing bonus of $6,384,283, a roster bonus of $1,629,821, and a dead cap hit of $32,306,775.
His cap hit for 2025 is set at $8,984,506 according to Spotrac. Williams’ entire signing bonus for the duration of his contract totaled over $25 million, which he revealed during “Hard Knocks.”
Compared to previous No. 1 overall picks, Williams’ rookie deal doesn’t come close to the massive contracts handed out in years past. Before the rookie wage scale existed, top selections commanded enormous guarantees.
A notable example is Sam Bradford, who signed a six-year, $78 million contract with $50 million guaranteed after being drafted first overall by the Rams in 2010. Had today’s salary cap rules not been implemented, Williams likely would have landed a much larger payday as well.
What Is Williams’ Net Worth?
Williams’ net worth is estimated to be just over $10 million as of 2025. Before entering the NFL, he had an estimated net worth of $3.5 million in 2023. Since entering the NFL, he has earned a total of $29,113,362 in career earnings. In that case, Williams will be worth much more than $10 million.
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This stemmed from his lucrative NIL deal, which involved collaborations with brands such as Beats by Dre, Wendy’s, and Fanatics, among others. With Williams’ fame growing by the day, it’s pretty clear that this number will skyrocket in the near future — especially if he can help the Bears win immediately.
This number doesn’t account for the number of jersey sales he’ll make or other brands that may reach out along the way. It’s safe to say this will likely be the low end of Williams’ net worth over the course of his career.
Chicago Bears’ Insights for Wild Card Round
Team:Â Chicago is 7-4 in one-score games this season after being 3-7 in those games last season.
Playoffs:Â The Bears are seeking their first playoff win since the 2010 season. They have had two playoff appearances since 2010.
QB:Â Caleb Williams had two C QBi grades against the Packers this season. Last season, he recorded the second-best score of his rookie season against the Packers. Williams moved from a D+ in 2024 to a C this year.
OFF: In Ben Johnson’s first season, the Bears averaged 25.9 points per game. The fourth best for Chicago since 2000.
DEF: The Bears forced 33 takeaways, which led to a +22 turnover differential for the team. It’s the second-best in the last ten years, only behind last season’s Bills, which had a +24.
