Caleb Williams Signs Rookie Contract with Bears
Fully Guaranteed Deal Worth $39,486,058
USC Star Quarterback to Enter NFL Draft
USC star quarterback Caleb Williams has signed a fully guaranteed rookie contract with the Chicago Bears, according to multiple reports. The four-year deal is worth $39,486,058, making Williams one of the highest-paid NFL rookies ever.
Williams, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, is considered one of the top prospects in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. He has an NIL valuation of $28 million, according to On3.
The Bears have been in negotiations with Williams for several weeks, and the two sides finally reached an agreement on Saturday. The contract includes a $24.8 million signing bonus and $15 million in guaranteed salary over the first two years.
Williams is expected to compete for the starting quarterback job in Chicago, which has been a revolving door in recent years. The Bears have not had a franchise quarterback since Jay Cutler, and they are hoping that Williams can be the answer.
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