Caleb Williams Pranked Amid Bears Coaching Search

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was the victim of a prank where a group of teens impersonated Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, leading Williams to believe Johnson would be his new head coach. The prank began with a professional-looking text message that convinced Williams, amid the Bears' ongoing coaching search, to FaceTime the imposters. Williams, who was initially furious, has since recognized the prank's cleverness, calling it a 'Grade A, S-tier prank.' The incident highlights the Bears' disappointing 2024 season and their search for a new head coach post-Matt Eberflus' firing. Despite the prank, Williams has maintained his sense of humor about the situation, sharing the story on the St. Brown Podcast. This ordeal underscores the vulnerability of public figures to such pranks, especially amid high-stakes situations like coaching changes.