Chicago Bears surprise NFL with huge $40 million rookie signing
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Chicago Bears seal the deal with first overall pick Caleb Williams for training camp attendance.
The Chicago Bears have swiftly secured their 1st overall pick from the 2024 NFL Draft, ensuring Caleb Williams is set to participate in the upcoming training camp.
His rookie contract has been pegged at a hefty $39.49 million guaranteed, featuring a notable $25.5 million signing bonus, as reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
« The Bears have signed No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams to his rookie contract, source tells @NFLonCBS. It's a four-year deal worth $39.486 million. The Bears were never concerned. »
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This announcement follows closely after the signing of Rome Odunze, rounding out the Chicago Bears' commitments to their first-round draft picks.
The contract for Williams includes an option for a fifth year with the Bears, potentially extending his stay through 2028.
Caleb Williams, a standout athlete from USC, clinched the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, and Walter Camp Award in 2022, showcasing his prowess on the field.
His selection by the Bears was a strategic move anticipated by many sports analysts.
Despite potential hurdles in negotiations due to his agent's lack of NFLPA certification, Williams remained detached from the contractual dealings.
He stated at his Caleb Cares Foundation event in Chicago, "I'm not handling that," emphasizing his focus on the field rather than contract discussions.
« I'm not handling that," Williams told The Chicago Tribune during his inaugural Caleb Cares Foundation event in Chicago last Saturday. "My lawyers and attorney and everybody, the head of the Bears, everybody up there up top is handling that. That's not my position that I'm handling.»
With these strategic signings, the Chicago Bears are positioning themselves as a formidable team for the upcoming season, backing their choices with solid contracts and a clear vision for the team's future.
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