The Bears are closing in on signing their entire draft class after a busy weekend.
Five of the team's seven picks are in the fold after second-round pick Devin Hester agreed to terms on a four-year contract late Saturday. Hester, a cornerback from Miami who is expected to make an immediate impact as a kick returner, receives a signing bonus of about $1.25 million. The deal's total value is near $2.86 million.
Fourth-round pick Jamar Williams, an outside linebacker from Arizona State, also agreed to terms on a four-year deal that includes a $415,000 signing bonus, leaving only second-round pick Danieal Manning, a cornerback from Abilene Christian, and third-rounder Dusty Dvoracek, a defensive tackle from Oklahoma, without contracts. One agent said the Bears have informed everyone they would like to be done soon, and a source said Dvoracek could be next.
"We're making tangible progress, too,'' said Russell Hicks, the agent for Manning, the Bears' top pick.
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Hester, Williams deals leave two Bears picks unsigned
Hester, Williams deals leave two Bears picks unsigned
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