Tom Brady shared an unexpected and wholesome moment with Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams after pulling his autographed Topps trading card from a pack. The surprise trading card pull led to a light-hearted FaceTime call between the two signal-callers, giving fans a glimpse into the off-the-field camaraderie between a future Hall of Famer and one of the league’s emerging quarterback prospects.
Generations of football fans are tightly connected through the timeless hobby of sports card collecting. Autographed cards are among the most coveted and valuable finds for collectors, and the rarity of these pulls only adds to the excitement.
Tom Brady Shares FaceTime With Caleb Williams After Pulling Autographed Card
Brady is football royalty, owning seven Super Bowl rings, countless NFL records, and over two decades of elite-level play in the league. Since retiring, Brady has embraced the role of mentor to the next wave of quarterback talent. So when he calls, you answer.
The FaceTime call with Williams wasn’t just an incredible viral moment; it could one day signify the passing of the torch from one era to the next generation.
“Listen, I just pulled one of your cards. Autographed,” Brady said.
“That’s one of the best cards to have of me,” Williams replied.
“That’s a pretty good one, right?” Brady said.
“Yeah, yeah, yeah,” Williams said.
“Is it going to be worth more or less after this coming season? That’s what I wanna know,” Brady asked.
“A lot f***ing more!” Williams said with a laugh.
“Alright, good. That’s what I wanna hear,” Brady said.
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— Topps (@Topps) April 12, 2025
Moments like this highlight not only the weight of lofty expectations but also the joy and connection that football brings between former and current players and the fans who love the sport. If Williams’ confidence and Brady’s stamp of approval are any indication, his second-year stock — on the field and in trading cards — is only going to go up in the years to come.
Breaking Down Williams’ Impact in His Rookie Year
Williams threw for 3,541 yards and 20 touchdowns during an up-and-down rookie campaign in 2024. These numbers were the most passing yards by a Bears quarterback since 2015 when Jay Cutler passed for 3,659 yards.
His passing yards were the most for a Bears rookie signal-caller since Mitch Trubisky threw for 2,193 yards in 2017. Williams’ passing touchdowns (20) were also the most from the position since Trubisky’s 24 touchdown campaign in 2018.
The Bears finished last season 5-12 and have now missed out on the playoffs for four consecutive seasons. The franchise has had only two playoff appearances since 2007, so the pressure is on Williams in year two to make a significant jump in production while also increasing the win total.