Bears finalize two of three lingering contracts but getting the other one done is more pressing with training camp right around the corner

The main question is what kind of percentage increase each player will receive instead based on last year's draft picks.

The 56th overall pick in 2024, Cowboys' LB Marshawn Kneeland signed a four-year, $6.8 million deal with $3.69 million guaranteed, or 54.26% of his deal. Last year's 62nd overall pick, Ravens offensive lineman Roger Rosengarten, signed a 4-year, $6.437 million deal with $3.384 million in guarantees, or 52.57% of his rookie contract.

For context, 49ers' rookie Alfred Collins received a 10% increase based on last year's numbers. We'll know for sure what kind of increase Trapilo and Turner will get once the numbers are fully announced.

Why the other rookie deal is more pressing

Don't get me wrong, getting Turner and Trapilo under contract ahead of training camp to avoid any potential holdout is major news. Having those two in the building working in the trenches is going to be huge.

But, getting the final deal done with Luther Burden III is way more important for the Bears when it comes to avoiding a potential holdout.

Burden has already missed extensive time during OTAs and minicamp due to a soft tissue injury and missing any extra time would be detrimental to his immediate impact.

"He misses a lot," head coach Ben Johnson said specifically about Burden. "Anytime you're not out there, if you're in the training room when the rest of the guys are practicing, you're losing valuable time. Valuable time with the coaches, valuable reps with your teammates, the ability to build the trust that we're talking about."

Burden's case is tricky. In theory, he can still look to secure a fully guaranteed deal and from his point of view he should fight for it considering Texans' WR Jayden Higgins got one after being drafted five spots earlier than Burden. We'll see what happens.