Bears' Caleb Williams explains meanings behind nail polish, says critics won’t stop him

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Caleb Williams’ signature look continues to stand out. 

The Chicago Bears quarterback has embraced bold nail polish in recent years.

Williams, the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, fired back at critics of his manicure choice. He also explained the origin of the nail polish and said it raises awareness for causes close to his heart.

While Williams remembered first painting his fingernails during a visit to the nail salon with his now ex-girlfriend, he also pointed to his mother's career as a nail technician. 

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' nails were painted to raise awareness for suicide prevention. (David Banks/Imagn Images)

"One day I was with one of my exes and we were going to the nail salon," he said during a recent appearance on "The Rush Podcast," hosted by NFL defensive end Maxx Crosby.

Williams brushed off the criticism. "I know who I am," he said, noting the manicure has a dual purpose, including trolling opponents.

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"And so I did it and it ended up becoming three nails, four nails, five, six... and at a certain point, I was actually doing it because you can't write stuff on your tape. You can't do all that stuff," he said. "So I was doing 'F--- Texas,' with the horns down symbol... I was, like, trolling."

"I enjoy trolling. I do," he said with a laugh, though he said he has to "be careful with it now."

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