Bears sign two more draft picks
By Bob LeGere
Posted Wednesday, May 30, 2007
The Bears’ frantic pace of securing their 2007 draft picks continued Thursday, when third-round linebacker Michael Okwo and fourth-round guard-center Josh Beekman both signed four-year contracts.
Although the Bears did not release terms, Okwo’s deal is believed to be worth $2,245,000, including a $580,000 signing bonus. Beekman’s contract is for a total of $2,055,000, with a $390,000 signing bonus.
The Bears have signed seven of their nine picks. Okwo, the 94th overall pick, and Beekman (No. 130), followed third-round running back Garrett Wolfe (93rd overall), fifth-round safety Kevin Payne (167th), fifth-round cornerback Corey Graham (168th overall), seventh-round cornerback Trumaine McBride (221st) and seventh-round offensive tackle Aaron Brant (241).
First-round tight end Greg Olsen and second-round defensive and Dan Bazuin are the only Bears draft picks who haven’t signed.
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Bears sign two more draft picks
Bears sign two more draft picks
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