Bears finally solve biggest concern entering 2025 training camp by making history

Ryan Poles, Chicago Bears | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesChicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles can breathe a large sigh of relief with one day to go before rookies report to training camp with a buzzer beater of a deal being struck.

Bears' rookie second-round pick Luther Burden III and the Bears have agreed to terms on a deal that is worth $10.965 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal is fully guaranteed, marking the first time in NFL history that a player selected 39th overall in any draft receives a fully guaranteed contract.

Chicago Bears reached agreement today with second-round pick WR Luther Burden III on a fully-guaranteed, $10.965 million contract, marking the first…