At long last, Caleb Williams is signed and ready to go for training camp.
On Tuesday, the Chicago Bears signed Williams to his four-year rookie contract worth a fully-guaranteed $39 million, including a $25.5 million signing bonus and a fifth-year option, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, was the final player left unsigned from the team’s draft class. It comes just in the nick of time, too, as rookies are reporting to Halas Hall for the beginning of training camp.
Williams was the consensus top pick for months going into the draft and the Bears were long projected to select him ever since they secured the No. 1 overall pick by way of the Carolina Panthers.
The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner was a star while at USC, throwing for 8,170 yards with 72 touchdowns and 10 interceptions during his two seasons. Now, he’s ready to begin his pro career and hopefully change the fortunes of Bears quarterbacking once and for all.
With the ink dry, Williams is the fifth and final member of Chicago’s five-player 2024 draft class to sign his rookie contract, joining wide receiver Rome Odunze, offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie, punter Tory Taylor and defensive end Austin Booker.
