The Bears have given defensive tackle Chris Williams a right of first refusal tender before free agency next week.

Tendering reserve Chris Williams at a level high enough to retain first-refusal rights seems a clear indicator of the direction they'll go on the line in free agency and the draft.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that they have tendered Williams a contract as a restricted free agent. It’s the lowest of ...

The move allows Chicago to match any contract offer that Williams receives from another team. He was traded by the Colts to the Bears in August and appeared in all 17 regular-season games in 2024, ...