First-round draft pick agrees to five-year contract

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Bears sign Williams
Published 7/23/2008 by Patrick Dorsey at The NFL Source
... Chicagobears.com reports that the Bears have signed their first-round pick, offensive tackle Chris Williams, to a five-year deal. ...

Chris Williams Signs!
Published 7/23/2008 by WCG at Windy City Gridiron
With hours left before Bears training camp kicks off, the Bears and first round draft choice Chris Williams have agreed to terms. The new deal is for 5 years for 13 million with 9 million up.  He can also earn another 3 million in incentives. Williams impressed coaches with his talent and ability to grasp the offense during offseason workouts, but he will begin training camp behind veteran John St. Clair on the depth chart at left tackle.  Williams appeared in 36 games at left tackle and left guard at Vanderbilt, finishing his ...