{"id":409653,"date":"2026-01-15T22:48:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T22:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/409653\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T22:48:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T22:48:09","slug":"chicago-bears-install-caleb-williams-iceman-sculpture-at-merchandise-mart-ahead-of-nfl-playoff-game-against-la-rams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/409653\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Bears install Caleb Williams ‘Iceman’ sculpture at Merchandise Mart ahead of NFL playoff game against LA Rams"},"content":{"rendered":"

CHICAGO (WLS) — Players and coaches credited Bears fans for helping with the incredible come back win last Saturday.<\/p>\n

The team wants to keep that fan momentum alive<\/p>\n

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Crews came out early Thursday morning to build the Caleb Williams “Iceman” sculpture.<\/p>\n

The best hype team in the NFL the Monster Squad were out at the Merchandise Mart, energizing fans ahead of Sunday’s game.<\/p>\n

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All week, the team has been creating fun moments throughout the playoff experience.<\/p>\n

And now, they’ve installed a massive ice sculpture, honoring quarterback Caleb Williams, known as the “Iceman,” at the Mart.<\/p>\n

SEE ALSO: Chicago Bears fan goes viral as ‘Cheese Grater Guy’ during playoff win against Green Bay Packers<\/a><\/p>\n

Fans are loving it, taking photos all morning long as post-season anticipation builds.<\/p>\n

Staley da Bear will also be on hand to greet folks during lunch hour and Bears alum Anthony “Spice” Adams will also help hand out Bears-themed giveaways to fans as we inch closer to the NFC divisional round game against the Los Angeles Rams.<\/p>\n

“I love the culture in Chicago right now. I think it’s so fun everyone’s coming together,” Danielle Callas said. “All the bars are super fun and electric. I think it’s super fun having this and the bears flags up here too. It’s really cool.”<\/p>\n

“Oh my gosh, the city is so excited everyone is so excited to see the iceman and ice sculpture,” Emily Roa said.<\/p>\n

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“And they might be in the Super Bowl, which would be fantastic,” Susan Adams said.<\/p>\n

This will be on display until 6 p.m. There will be another ice sculpture and a live demonstration at Soldier Field on game day.<\/p>\n

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