On Saturday, the [Chicago Bears](https://www.windycitygridiron.com/) used a right of first refusal tender on restricted free agent defensive tackle Chris Williams. The offer equates to a one-year deal for $3.263 million, with no guarantees.
As an RFA, Williams can now negotiate with other teams to find a different deal, and if he signs something, the Bears will have the opportunity to match. If they match the offer, the contract terms remain the same for the Bears, but if they decline, Williams will head to his new team, and the Bears will receive no compensation.
Chicago acquired the 26-year-old Williams last August when they sent a sixth-round pick to the [Cleveland Browns](https://www.dawgsbynature.com/) for Williams and a seventh rounder, and he went on to have his best season as a pro. In 2024, he played in all 17 games (34% of the defensive snaps) with one start, and he had 23 tackles, three tackles for loss, three sacks, and seven QB hits.