USC quarterback Caleb Williams visits Halas Hall in latest step toward likely union

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USC quarterback Caleb Williams leads the marching band after beating UCLA in 2022.USC quarterback Caleb Williams visited Halas Hall on Wednesday, sources confirmed, as the two sides move closer to being paired up later this month. As has been the case for months, Williams is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick when the Bears draft on April 25.

Bears general manager Ryan Poles said last week that he expected Williams to travel to Halas Hall this week for one of the team’s 30 official visits allowed by league rules. Team officials also took Williams to dinner.

The Bears sent at least nine coaches, scouts and front office members to Williams’ pro day on the USC campus last…