Caleb Williams signed a 4 year, $39,486,058 contract with the Chicago Bears on July 16th, 2024. The contract runs through the 2027 season and has an average annual value of $9,871,515, making this the higest rookie contract since the salary restructure under the 2011 collective bargaining agreement. It also came with a $25,537,132 signing bonus and $39,486,058 guaranteed. Williams does not have an agent and represented himself in negotiations.
Year | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % |
---|---|---|---|
2024 | 795,000 | $7,179,283 |
2.81%
|
2025 | $960,000 | $8,974,104 |
3.21%
|
2026 | $1,075,000 | $10,768,925 |
3.51%
|
2027 | $1,190,000 | $12,563,746 |
3.72%
|