In a move signaling a promising future, the Chicago Bears have successfully inked contracts with two of their 2025 second-round draft picks, offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo and defensive lineman Shemar Turner. This decision comes amidst a tense negotiation period across the NFL, particularly for second-round selections, with guaranteed money at the heart of discussions.
Trapilo has committed to a four-year stint with the Bears, with the first two years fully guaranteed and the third year guaranteed at 72%. Albert Breer's tweet underscores the significance of this deal, shedding light on the Bears' strategy to fortify their left tackle position and potentially shift the dynamics of their offensive line. Trapilo's potential to challenge incumbent starter Braxton Jones positions him as a critical player to watch in the upcoming season.
While details of Turner's contract were not explicitly revealed, there has been collective eagerness among the Bears' community to see how these signings will translate on the field. Turner's agreement, alongside Trapilo’s, showcases the Bears' commitment to ramping up their roster's competitiveness and talent. Now, only Luther Burden III remains unsigned with training camp on the horizon.
With just one pick unsigned, as noted above, the Bears are largely ready to roll as training camp gets set to open in the next week or so. Not only is Burden III unsigned, though, he has also missed most of minicamp throughout the summer. His preparation will take additional time, but the Bears got two key players in the trenches under contract to be full participants at training camp.
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