Bears’ Caleb Williams Shows Off Painted Nails and Sends Warning to NFL Defenses

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is already proving he can command attention both on and off the field. This week, the No. 1 overall pick turned heads after getting his nails painted by the same artist who works with WNBA star Angel Reese—and his playful response instantly went viral.

“If my nails look this good, defenses better be scared of what my throws look like.”

The comment, delivered with a smirk during a media session, perfectly captured Williams’ mix of confidence and charisma. For a player already under the microscope as the new face of the Bears franchise, it showed he isn’t afraid to embrace his personality while keeping the focus squarely on his game.

Style Meets Swagger

Williams’ painted nails aren’t exactly new—he’s been known to personalize his look dating back to his USC days. But in Chicago, where expectations are sky-high and media scrutiny is relentless, his style choices have taken on a larger-than-life presence. Linking up with the same nail tech as Angel Reese, one of the WNBA’s most recognizable stars, only added fuel to the cultural crossover moment.

For Williams, though, the look isn’t about vanity—it’s about energy. His ability to mix flair with football sends a message that confidence and individuality can coexist with hard work and leadership.

Social Media Lights Up

It didn’t take long for the quote to spread across social platforms. On X (formerly Twitter), Bears fans rallied behind their new quarterback with memes of Williams spinning a football with freshly painted nails. One fan wrote: “QB1 with the cleanest nails in the league—defenses don’t stand a chance.” Another joked: “If the polish doesn’t chip, neither will our playoff hopes.”

The crossover with Angel Reese also fueled buzz, with some fans dubbing them “Chicago’s new style icons.” Others pointed out how the moment highlights a new generation of athletes who aren’t afraid to showcase personality outside of traditional expectations.

A New Era in Chicago

For the Bears, the Williams era is about more than just wins—it’s about reshaping the culture of the franchise. His talent on the field has never been in doubt, but his off-field confidence is quickly making him a face of the NFL’s new wave of star power.

Whether it’s nail polish or no-look throws, Caleb Williams is showing that Chicago’s future is both bright and bold. And if his viral one-liner is any indication, he’s more than ready to back up the style with substance on Sundays.

NHL: No punishment for Oilers after probe into Evander Kane LTIR case

The Edmonton Oilers will not face any discipline from the NHL for their use of long-term injured reserve last season with respect to forward Evander Kane, deputy commissioner Bill Daly told reporters on Tuesday.

Kane recovered from abdominal and knee surgeries during the entire regular season before returning for Game 2 of the Western Conference first-round series versus the Los Angeles Kings.

He recorded 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 21 playoff games for Edmonton, which fell to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive season.

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With Kane sidelined, the Oilers used some of the salary freed by having Kane on LTIR to acquire forward Trent Frederic and defenseman Jake Walman at the trade deadline.

Kane, who was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in June for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, is heading into the final season of a four-year, $20.5 million contract.

Kane, 34, has totaled 617 points (326 goals, 291 assists) in 930 career regular-season games with the Atlanta/Winnipeg franchise (2009-15), Buffalo Sabres (2015-18), San Jose Sharks (2018-21) and Oilers. He was selected by the Thrashers with the fourth overall pick of the 2009 NHL Draft.

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