Bears' Caleb Williams shares powerful message on painted finger nails before season opener vs Vikings

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Chicago Bears star quarterback Caleb Williams’ painted fingernails have been a talking point since his college days, and he has often shared a message with them in focus.

That was the case before the Bears’ 2025 NFL season opener on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings, as Williams shared a powerful message during his pregame warmups.

Williams’ nails were painted with the suicide prevention logo and colors on his right, throwing hand. His other hand displayed the numbers "988," which is the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) practices before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on Sept. 8, 2025. (David Banks/Imagn Images)

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As the first overall pick in last year’s NFL Draft, Williams’ confident personality and fashion choices were on display as he looked to lift the Bears out of the NFL’s basement and back into playoff contention.

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While that wasn’t the case in his rookie campaign, his painted fingernails—which once featured his No. 18 and messages like "Da Bears"—were always a fun sight before games.

Williams also used to write motivational phrases on his nails, including a highly controversial message that