Analyzing the Salary Cap Impact of Bears’ Rookies

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is in line for a big payday after being selected first in the 2024 NFL Draft. According to SpotTrac projections, Williams will sign a four-year deal worth roughly $39 million. This is an average yearly value of $9.8 million with an expected signing bonus of around $25.5 million.

Like Williams, players drafted in the first round receive a four-year contract with a fifth-year option. Players drafted in the second through seventh round receive four-year deals...