US EditionExplainer: What's Going on with NFL 2nd Round Draft Picks?
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 17 – Turner signed a four-year rookie deal with $7.2 million expected earnings and partial third-year guarantees amid Bears' efforts to finalize second-round picks before training camp.
- Limited defensive tackle experience, Shemar Turner’s first season in 2024, caused him to fall to the second round, reflecting team concerns.
- While Turner’s size, power and athleticism met NFL criteria, his drop from 6.5 to two sacks at Texas A&M raised questions about sustained production.
- Amid a leaguewide second-round guarantee crisis, Turner’s four-year pact features two fully guaranteed seasons and 72% guaranteed in Year 3, with Alfred Collins breaking the holdout Wednesday.
- With Turner and fellow second-round signees set to report on Saturday, Turner will compete for defensive tackle reps and could earn a major early role.
- Given the stark differences between positions, it will be interesting to see if the Bears shift Shemar Turner back or if they want to keep working him in the middle, highlighting how distinct the tackle position is from end.
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Why Ozzy Trapilo Can Surpass Braxton Jones on Bears Depth Chart
Earlier this week, the Chicago Bears and second-round pick Ozzy Trapilo agreed to a four-year deal that will keep the former Boston College tackle in the Windy City for the first four years of his career. And right out of the gate, the two-time All-ACC selection could get his chance to make a major impact on his new team.With incumbent starting left tackle Braxton Jones on the mend as he recovers from surgery on a fractured ankle, the top spot o…
Explainer: What's going on with NFL 2nd round draft picks?
CHICAGO (WGN) — A unique phenomenon is playing out within the NFL's latest rookie class, and it bears significance (no pun intended) when it comes to the Chicago Bears. According to the Chicago Tribune, Bears second-round draft picks Shemar Turner and Ozzy Trapilo have each agreed to a four-year rookie deal with the franchise, leaving wide receiver Luther Burden III as their only remaining unsigned second-round pick. With just two days left unti…
Chicago Bears agree to rookie deals with Shemar Turner, Ozzy Trapilo
CHICAGO — Chicago Bears second-round draft picks Shemar Turner and Ozzy Trapilo have agreed to four-year rookie contracts, sources confirmed to the Tribune on Thursday. The news comes two days before Bears rookies report for training camp at Halas Hall.
Chicago Sun Times
Usa newsBears agree to terms with two second-round picks
At least two of the Bears’ second-round picks will be in attendance when rookies report to training camp Saturday. The Bears agreed to terms with tackle Ozzy Trapilo and defensive lineman Shemar Turner on their rookie contracts, sources confirmed to the Sun-Times on Thursday.Trapilo, a Boston College alum, will compete with Braxton Jones, who is recovering from ankle surgery, at left tackle. Turner will be part of the competition at defensive ta…
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