Chicago Bears standout says goodbye after announcing entry into NBA Draft, marking the end of an era…..
In order to avoid any turmoil during training camp with its valued quarterback and receiver, the Chicago Bears agreed to four-year contracts with Caleb Williams, the first overall pick, and Rome Odunze, the ninth overall pick, on Tuesday.
The Bears announced Odunze signed. The club has options for 2028 on both players. Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner, is widely viewed as a generational talent. The Bears are banking on him to become the sort of franchise quarterback Chicago has craved for decades.
In addition to Odunze, who was a standout at Washington, he has two seasoned playmaking receivers in Chicago: DJ Moore and six-time Pro Bowler Keenan Allen.
After leading the country with a school-record 1,640 yards last season, Odunze, who spent four seasons with the Huskies, was named an All-American. After losing to Michigan, Washington made it to the national championship game. Odunze’s college career included 24 touchdown receptions and 3,
Bears rookies were due to report for training camp on Tuesday, with veterans arriving on Friday. The first practice is Saturday. Chicago has just three playoff appearances since the 2006 team reached the Super Bowl, and failed to advance in the postseason twice in that span. The Bears are 10-24 in two seasons under general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus. But they see themselves as a playoff contender after going from three wins in 2022 to finishing 7-10 last season.
