According to an AP source, the Bears have reached an agreement with quarterback Caleb Williams, and receiver Rome Odunze has signed.
On Tuesday, the Chicago Bears agreed to four-year contracts with No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams and No. 9 pick Rome Odunze, avoiding training camp turbulence with their prized quarterback and receiver.
CHICAGO — On Tuesday, the Chicago Bears agreed to four-year contracts with No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams and No. 9 pick Rome Odunze, avoiding training camp turbulence with their prized quarterback and receiver.
A source familiar with the situation verified the arrangement with Williams to The Associated Press. The individual spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team has not disclosed the contract. Williams receives a $39.49 million fully guaranteed contract with a $25.5 million signing bonus.
The Bears announced Odunze’s signing. The club holds options on both players until 2028.
Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner, is widely regarded as a generational talent. The Bears are counting on him to become the franchise quarterback that Chicago has sought for decades.
Williams has 93 touchdown throws and 14 interceptions in three seasons at Oklahoma and Southern California. He followed coach Lincoln Riley from Norman to Los Angeles, where he threw 72 touchdown passes and only 10 interceptions in two seasons with the Trojans.
In Chicago, he has two seasoned playmaking receivers, DJ Moore and six-time Pro Bowler Keenan Allen, as well as Odunze, who shined at Washington.
Odunze spent four seasons with the Huskies and was named an All-American last year after leading the country with a school record 1,640 yards. Washington got to the national championship game but lost to Michigan. Odunze recorded 3,272 yards receiving and 24 touchdown catches throughout his collegiate career.
