During a recent appearance on the St. Brown Podcast, which is hosted by Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and his brother, Equanimeous, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams recently shared his reaction to a hilarious prank that had him thinking Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was interested in the Bears’ head coaching job. The prank, which went viral, involved a fan impersonating Johnson and sending Williams a message full of praise and encouragement.
The Text That Started It All
When Williams received the original text, he immediately reached out to Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, who also attended USC, for help. Williams asked St. Brown for Johnson’s number so he could compare it to the one from the text. However, by the time St. Brown responded, Williams had already called the number back, unknowingly dialing into the prank.
The Phone Call Reveal
The moment of truth came when Williams picked up the phone, expecting to speak with Johnson, but instead was met with laughter on the other end. Williams quickly realized that he had been pranked, but he remained calm during the call.
“I was trying not to flip out because I knew they were probably recording. So I was trying to keep my cool, but when I got off the phone I was fuming,” Williams admitted.
The prank, which involved the fan mimicking Johnson’s persona, quickly gained traction online, with fans from all over enjoying the lighthearted moment. Williams, despite his frustration at being tricked, took it all in stride, turning the viral prank into a funny and memorable experience for everyone involved.
