Bears sign QB who replaced Caleb Williams once before

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The Chicago Bears have signed quarterback Miller Moss as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft. Moss previously replaced Caleb Williams at USC before transferring to Louisville.

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Chicago Bears signed QB Miller Moss as an undrafted free agent
Moss replaced Caleb Williams at USC
Moss transferred from USC to Louisville

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The Chicago Bears have added a face who's quite familiar with Caleb Williams.

After the 2026 NFL Draft, they signed QB Miller Moss as an undrafted free agent.

Yes, Moss comes from Louisville most recently.

But before that, he was at USC.

Moss backed up Williams with the Trojans, and then when Williams was drafted in 2024, Moss became his replacement.

In that lone season as USC's starter, Moss threw for 2,555 yards (64.4 completion percentage) with 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions.

After the 2024 campaign, he transferred to UofL to play for the Cardinals.

There, he threw for 2,679 yards (64.2%) with 16 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Moss ran for nine touchdowns in 2025, as well.

He was once a solidly regarded recruit, and he got plenty of experience at two high-level college football programs.

Moss doesn't have the overall traits to have been drafted, and he's highly unlikely to break through into a depth chart spot held by Williams and his backup, Tyson Bagent.

But if Moss has a quality offseason, he can compete for a QB3 job in Chicago. His relationship with Williams may be a plus.