Bears solve one of their biggest headaches before training camp begins

Well, the Chicago Bears have solved at least one of their rookie contract issues with less than a week to go until training camp.

NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported the Bears and rookie second-round pick Shemar Turner to a four-year contract. No word on whether the deal is fully guaranteed or how much percentage of the contract is guaranteed.

Turner shifts his focus to helping the Bears' defensive line depth, but what about the other two second-round picks?

Turner was selected by the Bears with the 62nd overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft after playing for the Texas A&M Aggies. Last season, Turner made 36 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass deflection in 12 games. He was a second-team All-SEC selection for the Aggies in 2023.

The Bears solve one big problem with the depth of their defensive line with Turner back in the picture. He's expected to back up Gervon Dexter Sr. and Grady Jarrett at defensive tackle and be in the rotation to play.

Now, Chicago has two more second-round picks that still need to be signed. Wide receiver Luther Burden III and offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo are also unsigned.

Burden is expected to have a big role in the offense as the new slot receiver, but has missed time during offseason workouts with a soft tissue injury. Trapilo is competing for a potential starting left tackle spot with Braxton Jones still recovering from his injury late last season.

Turner's signing is a good sign that recently extended Bears' general manager Ryan Poles understands the urgency of getting his rookies signed and in training camp next week. This will most likely lead to Burden and Trapilo coming up next, either within hours or a few days.

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With the depth concerns of some positions on the team, the Bears can't afford their high draft picks missing valuable time in training camp.