Caleb Williams had a solid rookie season, but before he even took the field, one of the big debates was what jersey number he would wear in Chicago. In high school, he wore No. 18, but at USC, he switched to No. 13. When the Bears traded for veteran star wide receiver Keenan Allen—who has worn No. 13 throughout his NFL career—Williams opted to let the veteran keep his number and chose to wear No. 18 in his rookie season.
Now, with the season over and speculation that the Bears and Allen may part ways, rumors have surfaced that Williams could switch back to No. 13. Fueling this speculation is a recent Topps commercial featuring Williams alongside Jim McMahon, who acts as the Topps’ VP of Player Development. In the commercial, McMahon teaches Williams how to properly sign his football cards. Notably, some of Williams autographed cards feature the No. 18, while others have the No. 13, raising questions about a potential jersey switch.
Caleb Williams signature card with #13
Number change announcement soon? 🤔 https://t.co/IMvSxyku2F
— Chicago Football Connection (@CFCBears) February 20, 2025
Is Williams waiting to see if Allen returns to Chicago? Possibly. Allen has expressed interest in running it back with the Bears next season. However, if Williams does decide to change numbers after just one year, it could create complications for fans who have already purchased his No. 18 jersey. In that case, Williams might need to buy out the remaining stock of No. 18 jerseys, and hopefully, fans would have the option to exchange their old ones for his new number.
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