CHICAGO—The Chicago Bears locked in their top two rookies on Tuesday, July 16, agreeing to four-year contracts with No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams and No. 9 selection Rome Odunze, thus avoiding any training-camp drama with their prized quarterback and receiver.
A person familiar with the deal confirmed the agreement with Williams to The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the contract. Williams, a former star at the University of Southern California and the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner, gets a slotted $39.49 million fully guaranteed deal, with a $25.5 million signing bonus.
