Luther Burden III signs rookie deal with Bears

Luther Burden III finalizes his rookie contract with the Chicago Bears ahead of training camp.

Chicago Bears sign rookie contract with Luther Burden III

The Chicago Bears have successfully completed their rookie contract negotiations with wide receiver Luther Burden III, selected as the No. 39 pick in the recent draft. On Friday, the agreement for a four-year deal worth $10.965 million, fully guaranteed, was confirmed by sources. Burden was the last of the Bears' eight draft picks to finalize his contract. Prior to this deal, there had been ongoing delays in signing second-round picks across the league, as many players were awaiting agreements before training camp. The Bears' training camp begins soon, and all three second-round picks, including Burden, Shemar Turner, and Ozzy Trapilo, are now set to join in time for practice.

The signing of Luther Burden III marks a key moment for the Bears as they get ready for the new season. The swift conclusion of contract talks for Burden, along with his fellow second-round picks, demonstrates the Bears’ commitment to ensuring their rookies are prepared for training camp. This timely agreement also alleviates concerns about extended negotiations that could disrupt a player’s transition into the NFL. With general manager Ryan Poles navigating through complex negotiations in a challenging environment, the Bears appear to be solidifying their team's foundation with promising young talent.

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As training camp approaches, all eyes will be on the Bears' young prospects and their potential impact this season.