Bears Jeremy Fowler of ESPN spoke with multiple scouts who mentioned that Bears third-round OT Kiran Amegadjie could have been a top-45 pick if not for the quad injury that prevented him from taking part in the Senior Bowl. According to Fowler, the Bears considered taking a defensive lineman in Round 3, but stuck to their board. Bears HC Matt Eberflus said Amegadjie will be … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Signed DL Austin Booker To Rookie Contract
The Chicago Bears have signed DL Austin Booker to his rookie contract, according to Kevin Fishbain. The Bears selected him with the 144th overall pick in the 2024 draft. He’s projected to sign a four-year, $4.3 million contract that includes a $349,146 signing bonus. Booker 21, transferred to Kansas from Minnesota and was named Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year for 2023 … [Read more...] about Bears Signed DL Austin Booker To Rookie Contract
NFL Transactions: Wednesday 5/15
49ers 49ers signed sixth-round OT Jarrett Kingston Bears Bears signed third-round OT Kiran Amegadjie Broncos Broncos waived DB Cam Allen Broncos signed P Trenton Gill Cardinals Cardinals signed third-round DB Elijah Jones Chiefs Chiefs signed fourth-round TE Jared Wiley, fourth-round DB Jaden Hicks, fifth-round C Hunter Nourzad, sixth-round DB Kamal Hadden, and … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Wednesday 5/15
NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Love, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears LG Teven Jenkins has been a key contributor when on the field but he’s dealt with numerous injuries to begin his career. Jenkins is set to be an unrestricted free agent next offseason, but he has made it clear he wants to remain in Chicago. “What I got from my agent, we had to wait until after the draft, is all I know,” Jenkins said, via Alyssa Barbieri of the Bears … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Love, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Signing Third-Round OT Kiran Amegadjie
According to Aaron Wilson, the Bears are signing third-round OT Kiran Amegadjie to his rookie contract. Amegadjie, 22, was a three-year starter at Yale and earned third-team All-American honors in 2023 and first-team All-Ivy the last two years. The Bears selected him with the No. 75 pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Wilson mentions that Chicago is signing him to a $5.914 million … [Read more...] about Bears Signing Third-Round OT Kiran Amegadjie