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The Bears decided not to play quarterback Caleb Williams in Sunday’s exhibition opener, preferring to treat Friday’s joint practice against the same Dolphins like a game.
Williams’ game, then, didn’t get off to a good start.
His first pass in 11-on-11 drills was intercepted. The second-year quarterback threw the ball beyond tight end Cole Kmet, who was running a crossing route, and right into the arms of Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks.
It got better quickly. Two passes later, Williams stepped up in the pocket and completed a deep over route to receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, who caught the ball about 35 yards deep and ran another 35 for a 70-yard touchdown.