The Chicago Bears have signed their second-round rookies Shemar Turner and Ozzy Trapilo to four-year contracts, leaving only one draft pick unsigned, as the league moves past a recent standoff over guaranteed money in rookie deals. This development allows the rookies to participate in training camp on time, with Turner and Trapilo expected to join the team soon.
After a prolonged signing delay, the San Francisco 49ers signed their second-round rookie Alfred Collins to a fully guaranteed four-year deal worth $10.3 million, setting a new benchmark for guarantees in the second round and likely prompting other unsigned second-rounders to secure similar guarantees as training camp approaches.
The article discusses the ongoing issue in the NFL where most second-round rookies, including Chargers rookie Tre Harris, remain unsigned due to disagreements over the percentage of guaranteed money in their contracts, leading to potential disruptions in training camp.
The Chicago Bears have signed their top draft picks, quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze, to rookie contracts as training camp begins. Williams' four-year deal is worth $39 million with a $25.5 million signing bonus. This leaves only two first-round picks, Vikings' J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner, unsigned. The Bears are now set to prepare for the 2024 season with high expectations for their new QB/WR duo.
The Chicago Bears have signed their first-round draft picks, quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze, to fully guaranteed four-year rookie contracts worth $39.4 million and $22.7 million, respectively. Both deals include significant signing bonuses and a fifth-year option. The Bears will start training camp on July 20 and will be featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks" for the first time.
Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, has signed a four-year, $39.49 million fully guaranteed contract with the Chicago Bears, including a $25.5 million signing bonus. His fellow draftee, receiver Rome Odunze, also signed a four-year, $22.7 million fully guaranteed deal with a $13.3 million signing bonus. Williams, a Heisman Trophy winner from USC, and Odunze, a standout receiver from Washington, are set to lead the Bears into a promising new season.
The Chicago Bears have signed first-round draft picks Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze to four-year rookie contracts, ensuring no contract issues as training camp begins. Williams, the No. 1 pick, will receive a $25.5 million signing bonus, while Odunze, picked at No. 9, will get a $13.3 million bonus. With contracts finalized, the focus shifts to football as the Bears prepare for the Hall of Fame Game.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has signed a four-year, $22.7 million rookie contract as the team prepares for training camp. Quarterback Caleb Williams, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft, has yet to sign his contract, but negotiations are reportedly progressing.
The Chicago Bears have signed their top draft picks, quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze, to rookie contracts as training camp begins. Williams' four-year deal is worth $39 million with a $25.5 million signing bonus. This leaves only two first-round picks, Vikings' J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner, unsigned. The Bears are now focused on preparing for the 2024 season with high expectations for their new QB/WR duo.
The NFL's performance-based pay program allocated $12.3 million to Green Bay Packers players, with the top beneficiaries being tackles Zach Tom and Rasheed Walker. This extra pay won't impact the team's cap, but it could affect future salaries through a performance escalator. Several returning rookie contract players are expected to qualify for salary bumps based on their performance, potentially leading to significant cap space or increased salaries for the team.
The NBA's middle-class contract extension revolution is in full swing, with several non-superstar players signing deals at or below the non-taxpayer midlevel exception range. The rising salary cap, the desire for trade flexibility, and the need to lock in contracts before potential free agency restrictions were among the factors driving these extensions. Additionally, Giannis Antetokounmpo secured a three-year, $187 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, ensuring his presence in Cream City until at least 2027. Some notable non-extensions occurred due to tax and cap uncertainty, while others were a result of players not establishing themselves enough to warrant extensions.
Two Seattle Seahawks draft picks, cornerback Devon Witherspoon and running back Zach Charbonnet, remain unsigned as training camp begins. The delay in signing their contracts may be due to negotiations over signing bonuses. Despite the low cap space, the Seahawks have the flexibility to sign both players without exceeding the limit. There is speculation that the team may use the remaining roster spot on a potential regular season contributor rather than a player with little chance of making the final roster. The signings are expected to occur before or during the start of training camp, with no significant impact on their ability to contribute on the field.
The signing of top 2023 NFL draft picks has been delayed, with only one of the top five picks, Will Anderson, having signed his rookie contract. The primary sticking point in negotiations is the payment schedule of the signing bonus, with players seeking lump sum payments rather than installments. Quarterbacks Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Anthony Richardson are among the unsigned picks, with Young having the most leverage to negotiate a lump sum payment and no offsets. Stroud's best strategy is to wait and see what happens with Young's contract before finalizing his own deal.
Four of the Minnesota Vikings' six picks from the 2023 NFL Draft have signed their rookie contracts, including third-round pick Mekhi Blackmon, fourth-round selection Jay Ward, and fifth-rounders Jaquelin Roy and Jaren Hall. The remaining members of the draft class, first-round pick Jordan Addison and seventh-round selection DeWayne McBride, have yet to sign.
The Buffalo Bills have signed five of their 2023 draft picks to four-year rookie contracts, including LB Dorian Williams and OG O'Cyrus Torrence. The rookies will participate in the team's upcoming mini camp, where they will have the opportunity to bond with their fellow rookies and compete for a spot on the team.
