Chicago Bears Agree Historic Fully Guaranteed Contract With 2025 Second-Round Pick
Chicago Bears Agree Historic Fully Guaranteed Contract With 2025 Second-Round Pick

Chicago Bears Agree Historic Fully Guaranteed Contract With 2025 Second-Round Pick

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The Chicago Bears have finalized contracts with their entire 2025 NFL Draft class, including all three second-round picks: Luther Burden III, Shemar Turner, and Ozzy Trapilo. Burden secured a historic fully guaranteed $10.965 million contract, the first time a 39th overall pick has received such a deal, setting a precedent for future players at that draft position. The holdout by second-round picks was driven by Jayden Higgins and Carson Schwesinger receiving fully guaranteed contracts earlier under the new NFL collective bargaining agreement, prompting others to seek similar terms. Turner and Trapilo signed deals valued around $7.2 million and $7.7 million, respectively, with partial guarantees, and are expected to compete for key roles on the Bears' defensive line and offensive line. The Bears avoided prolonged contract disputes to ensure rookies could participate fully in training camp, which opens with rookies reporting this weekend. These signings mark a significant shift in rookie contract negotiations, reflecting evolving player leverage and team willingness to meet new guarantee standards.

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