Earlier this week, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears’ No. 1 overall pick, agreed to terms on his first contract with the franchise. Williams signed a four-year deal with the Bears worth $39.49 million, which includes a $25.5 million signing bonus.
Reports suggested that Williams had some strange demands during the contract negotiation process, including a clause to prevent the team from using a franchise tag on him in the future, and requesting to be paid as an LLC.
General manager Ryan Poles addressed these negotiations, stating that there was nothing “shocking” about Williams’ requests, and he was glad the deal was finalized before training camp.
“So it wasn’t anything shocking in terms of what was being asked for or anything like that. But at the end of the day I’m glad it worked out and pretty kind of standard,” Poles said.
As the Bears prepare for the upcoming season, the focus shifts to whether Williams can live up to expectations as the team’s new franchise quarterback and lead them to success in the NFC.
