Despite going 5-12 in his rookie year, Williams' play has drawn the attention of many around the league, including his new head coach Ben Johnson who faced him twice as a coach with the Detroit Lions. Johnson departed Detroit to become the Bears head coach this offseason, and he's not the only one who wanted to be with Williams this offseason.

The Bears are putting Williams in position to take the next step in his second year by upgrading the offensive line.

The signing of center Drew Dalman give the Bears and QB Caleb Williams some stability. Dalman turned down better offers to play in Chicago.

The signing of center Drew Dalman gives the Chicago Bears what should be one of the league's better offensive lines

Chicago continued to collect assets to protect franchise quarterback Caleb Williams on Monday, signing free agent center Drew Dalman to a three-year, $42 million deal, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The deal makes Dalman, 26, the NFL’s second highest-paid center.