Bears, Wide Receiver Rome Odunze Agree To Rookie Contract

FILE - Wide receiver Rome Odunze, selected by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the NFL football draft, speaks during a news conference before the NFL football team's rookie camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Friday, May 10, 2024. The Chicago Bears and rookie receiver Rome Odunze agreed Tuesday, July 16, to a four-year contract that includes an option for the 2028 season.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
FILE - Wide receiver Rome Odunze, selected by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the NFL football draft, speaks during a news conference before the NFL football team's rookie camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Friday, May 10, 2024. The Chicago Bears and rookie receiver Rome Odunze agreed Tuesday, July 16, to a four-year contract that includes an option for the 2028 season.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears and rookie receiver Rome Odunze agreed Tuesday to a four-year contract that includes an option for the 2028 season.

The No. 9 overall pick in the draft, Odunze played four seasons at Washington and was an All-American last year when he led the nation with a school-record 1,640 yards. The Huskies advanced to the national championship game, losing to Michigan. Odunze had 3,272 yards receiving and 24 touchdown receptions during his college career.

No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams remained unsigned. The quarterback from USC does not have an NFLPA-certified agent.

Bears rookies were due to report for training camp on Tuesday, with veterans arriving on Friday. The first practice is Saturday.

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