Caleb Williams lit up a “New Heights” appearance by telling Travis Kelce the Bears now have a “third” tight end—Sam Roush, the No. 69 pick from Stanford—suggesting Chicago’s next weapon package will be built around a stacked TE room.
The buzz around the Chicago Bears isn’t only about what they did last season—it’s about what Caleb Williams says is coming next.
On “New Heights,” the 24-year-old quarterback sat down with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and Kelce didn’t have to wait long to draw attention to Chicago’s tight ends. He said he loves watching Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet, calling them “absolute dogs.”
Williams smiled through the compliment—then surprised Kelce with a detail that changed the whole picture. “I got a third one now. You haven’t seen him,” Williams replied, leaving the veteran tight end to react in real time.
That “third one” is Sam Roush, the Bears’ newest addition drafted with the No. 69 pick out of Stanford. Williams didn’t talk about him like a rumor or a project—he talked like someone already imagining packages built around his athleticism.
“I got a third one now. You haven’t seen him,” Williams said on the show, before adding: “There’s more. There’s always more!. We got a new guy, a new rookie. He’s built like the other guys also. He’s tall, he’s smooth, he’s a freak of nature, run block pass, block pass, catch, whatever we need. We got three of those now.”.
The Bears have already been productive on offense, averaging 25.9 points and 369.2 yards, and Williams’ second season under center was a major reason why. He creatively used running backs D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, wide receivers DJ Moore and Rome Odunze, and tight ends Loveland and Kmet.
Williams’ confidence now centers on tight-end groupings—especially 13-personnel. He said the Bears can “drop back and put those guys in protection. ” then switch to a look that keeps opponents guessing: “We can also go 13-personnel and shift out.” He tied it directly to matchup pressure: “We got guys who can run well and obviously catch well. that’s a big advantage for us.”.
There’s another layer to Williams’ excitement: the 22-year-old Roush isn’t just a new name. He was named to the All-ACC Second Team last year. Williams also appeared on the cover of Madden NFL 27. and his enthusiasm on the show reflected how quickly the Bears’ offense is starting to feel like a specific blueprint—one where the tight-end room could matter as much as any single star.
Roush may still be relatively unknown to the wider NFL audience. but Williams framed him as a piece that turns Chicago’s offense from dangerous into unpredictable. The Bears ended a four-year drought in the playoffs and ruled the NFC North. and Williams’ production was central to that momentum. He passed for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns last season, while Loveland led Chicago in receiving yards with 713.
Even with that established production. Williams’ tone made one thing clear: in his world. the Bears’ next advantage isn’t only the existing cast—it’s what comes after the familiar names. “I got a third one now,” he told Kelce. For a team hunting for another step forward. that kind of confidence lands like a promise: the tight end room won’t just be a strength anymore. It’s being built into a weapon package.
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