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Bears Make NFL History With Groundbreaking Rookie Deal

Two second-round signings and a groundbreaking guarantee highlight a big week in Chicago. This week felt like a breakthrough for the Chicago Bears. Two of their three second-round picks finally inked their deals, putting an end to a league-wide standoff over fully guaranteed contracts—something once unthinkable outside the first round.

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Bears focused on the important things and got Luther Burden signed

The Bears did the right thing. Maybe it was Ryan Poles feeling his oats after getting his contract extension or perhaps logic simply prevailed. Either way, the signing of wide receiver Luther Burden III for a fully guaranteed $10.965 million contract per ESPN's Adam Schefter provided further testimony to how the franchise is all in at this point.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 18

Chicago Bears offense still has plenty to prove entering training camp

Offense was nowhere to be found on the Chicago Bears in 2024. It’s one of the main reasons the Bears decided to hire Ben Johnson as their next head coach.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / July 18

Chicago Bears 2025 Offseason Superlatives: Favorite Day Three Draft Pick

Check out the final part of our latest Chicago Bears roundtable series! We wrap up our Chicago Bears offseason superlatives series with our Favorite Day Three Draft Pick.

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The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz

In NFL history, 30 players have totaled 1,000 or more receiving yards in their first season in the league. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 18

Bears rookie scores historic win in contract negotiations and helps the entire team avoid a massive training camp headache

The offseason of second-round pick drama in the NFL is officially over for the Chicago Bears, one day before rookies report back to team facilities for training camp.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 18

Chicago Bears’ drama with rookie comes to an end after record deal

Last year, the Chicago Bears waited until the eve of rookies reporting to training camp for Caleb Williams to sign his deal with the team. On Friday, the Bears finally signed the last rookie deal for the 2025 class.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 18

Chicago Bears battling 2 teams for worst-to-first supremacy

As soon as Ben Johnson took over as head coach, the buzz surrounding the Chicago Bears got much louder. Then came the expectations, which have gotten quite lofty.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / July 18

Chicago Bears sign rookie Luther Burden III, wrap up their draft class

The terms of the deal are fully guaranteed. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Chicago Bears have signed the final member of their 2025 draft class, inking wide receiver Luther Burden III to a fully guaranteed, four-year contract worth $10.965 million.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / July 18

Best Road Trip Ever with WCG

What better way to experience a Chicago Bears road game than hanging out with your favorite content creators from WCG? Windy City Gridiron is excited to announce an exclusive, gold star opportunity to anyone that will pay our loyal readers with not one, not two, but three travel opportunities this season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 18

NFC Notes: D.J. Moore, Jahmyr Gibbs, Bears, Lions, Vikings

With the additions of WR Rome Odunze and second-round WR Luther Burden III in the last two drafts, Bears WR D.J. Moore has become the veteran and clear leader in their receiver room.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 18

Bigger cornerback deals have Jaylon Johnson saying he'd like more

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson has taken note after the contract given to Sauce Gardner and others at his position since receiving his own extension in March of 2024.

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Who is the longest-tenured coordinator for every NFL franchise?

Here are the longest-tenured offensive or defensive coordinators in every team's history.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 18

Colston Loveland’s value to the Bears will be vastly different than Tyler Warren’s value to the Colts

In just a few days, Chicago Bears’ rookies will report to Halas Hall to kick off the team’s 2025 training camp, as there are high expectations for the offense with new head coach Ben Johnson.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 18

Chicago Bears' biggest 2025 training camp battle revealed

Chicago Bears training camp is right around the corner. Literally. Bears rookies report on July 19. Veterans arrive on July 22. The first team practice is one day later.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 18

Chicago Bears over on wins labeled among best NFL early options

While some betting experts have looked at the 8 1/2-win over/under total on the Bears season for the down side, there is something else coming from CBS Sportsline's betting expert Gene Menez.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / July 18

Training Camp Battles: TE3: Durham Smythe vs Joel Wilson

Will Joel Wilson make things interesting this summer for Durham Smythe? We are less than a week away from the Chicago Bears' 2025 training camp opening up, which means we only have a couple of training camp battles left to discuss.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 18

Chicago Bears rookie Colston Loveland’s honest reaction to Cole Kmet team up

When you’re a tight end selected within the first 10 picks of the NFL Draft, you’re expected to make an immediate impact. That’s at least one of the reasons the Chicago Bears drafted Colston Loveland, for his versatile skill set.

Caleb Williams News / Windy City Gridiron / July 18

10 Most Important Bears of 2025: #1 Caleb Williams

For the 17th straight year, we’re bringing you who we believe will be the ten most important Chicago Bears for the upcoming season, and at number 1 is Caleb Williams.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 18

WWE superstar Seth Rollins makes 4 bold predictions for 2025 season

WWE superstar Seth Rollins, a man known in the wrestling world as "The Architect" and "The Visionary", is also a superfan of the Chicago Bears. He appeared at the 2025 NFL draft back in April to announce Chicago's pick of Ozzy Trapilo, which had to be a cool moment for the rookie.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 18

NFL analyst gives Chicago Bears strong chance to win the NFC North in 2025

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles famously quipped that the Bears were going to 'take the [NFC] North and never give it back' in his introductory press conference in 2022.

Rome Odunze News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 18

How Rome Odunze's gritty resolve will fuel his 2025 breakout season

Like all players who make it to the NFL, Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze knows a lot about setting high goals and grinding to achieve them. However, unlike any player in NFL Combine history that had come before, Odunze did something surprising in March 2024.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Bears Signed Prized Rookie – But One Contract Still in Question

Bears sign two key second-round picks, but one high-profile rookie still waits for his deal. It’s been a wild year for second-round draft picks, filled with tension and slow-burn negotiations.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / July 17

Bears, second-round OT Ozzy Trapilo agree to deal

After agreeing to terms with second-round defensive lineman Shemar Turner earlier today, the Bears have now inked another one of their three Round 2 picks.

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