Chicago Bears audition Jamaal Williams at a weekend workout, aiming to add a familiar, physical option to a backfield that needs a true goal-line presence. Williams, who has long tangled with Bears lore and coaching staff, could slot in as a short-yardage hammer if he signs. His 2022 Detroit run was a career peak—1,066 yards and 17 touchdowns—before a Saints stint that yielded modest totals and an offseason release. The potential reunion with Lions coach Ben Johnson helped Williams flourish, and a signing would immediately reshape Chicago’s backfield dynamics, especially alongside D'Andre Swift, who the article notes now wears Bears colors. The Bears are still chasing a reliable short-yardage option, and Williams fits the mold, offering TD upside and veteran steadiness for fantasy managers eyeing late-round depth.

From a fantasy lens, Williams’ fit is as a high-floor, TD-friendly depth piece who could push Swift for touches in short downs. If he signs, expect a committee with Williams siphoning goal-line looks and Swift handling most of the receiving work and longer early-down duties. The move would also influence how leagues value Swift in red-zone and all-purpose scoring. Williams’ availability, familiarity with the staff, and the Bears’ search for a backfield answer converge to create a tangible late-round upside play for rosters hungry for TDs.