Prior to the move, some Bears veterans apparently called for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams to be benched in favor of backup Tyson Bagent, according to Marc Silverman of ESPN Radio. “After talking to a few people with knowledge of the situation ...

While head coach Matt Eberflus ultimately decided to axe Waldron on Tuesday, he confirmed earlier in the week that Williams would remain the starter.

This is the stupidest day in Bears history, a record that will subsequently be broken by every subsequent day in Bears history.