The Chicago Bears have signed second-round defensive tackle Shemar Turner to his rookie contract, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
No details have been revealed about his contract, but it should be a four-year deal with some form of guaranteed money.
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The moves come after a delay in second-round picks signing contracts as they were seeking fully-guaranteed deals like first-round selections receive. While Houston Texans receiver Jayden Higgins and Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger were awarded fully-guaranteed deals, San Francisco 49ers’ second-round pick Alfred Collins broke the cycle with a mostly-guaranteed contract and kickstarted a trend of second-round signings.
Turner, the 62nd overall pick, won’t be asked to play an immediate role on defense, as the interior defensive line is led by Gervon Dexter Sr., Grady Jarrett and Andrew Billings. But the rookie should get opportunities to thrive in Dennis Allen’s defense, which fits Turner’s violent and aggressive style of play.
Following Turner’s signing, the Bears have seven rookie draft picks under contract ahead of training camp. Second-rounder Luther Burden III remains unsigned. Rookies are set to report on Saturday while veterans report three days later next Tuesday.
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