Bears, wide receiver Rome Odunze agree to rookie contract

FILE - Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze catches a ball during practice at the NFL football team's minicamp in Lake Forest, Ill., Tuesday, June 4, 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.

FILE - Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze catches a ball during practice at the NFL football team's minicamp in Lake Forest, Ill., Tuesday, June 4, 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. — The Chicago Bears and rookie receiver Rome Odunze have agreed 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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