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Bears Make History with $10.965M Rookie Contract

7/20/2025

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In a groundbreaking move, the Chicago Bears have signed rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III to a fully guaranteed contract worth $10.965 million, a first for a 39th overall pick. This landmark deal signals a shift in rookie contracts, driven by the evolving financial dynamics of college football, paving the way for future second-round picks.

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In a groundbreaking move, the Chicago Bears have signed rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III to a fully guaranteed contract worth $10.965 million, a first for a 39th overall pick. This landmark deal signals a shift in rookie contracts, driven by the evolving financial dynamics of college football, paving the way for future second-round picks.