Bears No. 9 draft pick Rome Odunze spoke with Mike Berman and share his thoughts on the offense
The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft is over. And the Bears inarguably won their portion of the draft, selecting Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick and Rome Odunze with the No. 9 pick.
As we prepare for the second round of the draft on Friday, here are the latest updates.
Are the Bears willing to trade into the second round?
Remember, the Bears do not own a second-round pick in this draft. They traded their second-rounder to the Commanders midseason last year for Montez Sweat.
The next pick the Bears own in the 2024 NFL Draft is the No. 75 pick, which is in the third round. After the first round, Ryan Poles said the Bears "potentially" could trade into the second round.
MORE: Bears could ‘potentially' trade up into second round of 2024 NFL draft
How many picks do the Bears have left in the 2024 NFL Draft?
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After expending two picks in the first round of Thursday's portion of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Bears have two picks left. They own the No. 75 and No. 122 picks in the draft. Here's when they will draft those picks.
MORE: What picks do the Bears have for the rest of the 2024 NFL Draft? Here's what they got after Day 1
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Here's where the Bears-Panthers trade for the 2023 No. 1 pick stands
Only one leg remains from the Bears-Panthers trade in 2023 for the No. 1 pick.
Here's where the Bears' compensation stands over one year after the trade went through.
MORE: Bears' No. 1 pick trade to the Panthers in 2023 is a haul. Here's where the compensation stands
Bears' first-round draft grades
Bears GM Ryan Poles loaded up on offense in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Here are our first impressions of the picks.
MORE: NFL Draft Grades: How Bears did with Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze picks in first round
9:14 p.m.: Caleb Williams emphatically greets new teammate Rome Odunze
"ROME ODUNZEEEE!"
Caleb Williams surprised his new teammate an hour after he was drafted. Here was the duo's reaction.
MORE: Caleb Williams emphatically greets new teammate Rome Odunze after being drafted
Preorder Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze Bears jerseys
The Bears are taking jersey orders for their newly drafted players Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze.
MORE: Caleb Williams Chicago Bears jersey: here's how to pre-order
8:27 p.m.: Caleb Williams reacts energetically to Bears drafting Rome Odunze
Close to an hour after the Bears drafted Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, they remained at their No. 9 pick to take Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze.
And the Bears' new quarterback offered an energetic response while watching backstage.
MORE: 'We got our guy': Caleb Williams reacts to the Bears drafting Rome Odunze
Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze's projected contracts
Each rookie will earn a certain number on their first contract based on where they were drafted.
What does each rookie's contract look like for their first four years? Check out the breakdown here.
8:15 p.m.: Bears select Rome Odunze with the No. 9 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft
The Bears didn't trade their No. 9 pick, but instead, drafted Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze with the No. 9 pick in the draft.
MORE: Grading Bears first-round pick: Rome Odunze
MORE: Why Bears drafted Rome Odunze with No. 9 pick in 2024 NFL Draft
7:36 p.m.: Kyler Gordon, Bears draft party react to Caleb Williams pick
7:19 p.m.: Bears draft USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft
It's official. Caleb Williams is a Chicago Bear.
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6:53 p.m.: Here's what Caleb Williams is wearing at the draft
Williams showed up in style at the draft, donning a navy suit with a silver lining. He also painted both pinky nails.
MORE: Caleb Williams dons custom American-made luxury suit, painted nails at NFL Draft
6:45 p.m.: Caleb Williams to wear No. 13? Might not be that easy
Williams showed respect to Keenan Allen, the 13-year veteran who has worn No. 13 his entire career.
MORE: ‘Might be tough:' Caleb Williams has thoughts on what his Bears jersey number will be
6:20 p.m.: 'Don't be surprised' if Rome Odunze is the second WR off the board
ESPN's Matt Miller says "Don't be surprised" if Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze is the second wide receiver off the board. Odunze has been heavily attached to the Bears as a candidate for the No. 9 pick.
It could certainly throw a wrench, or provide a gift, for the Bears in the draft.
MORE: 'Don't be surprised' if Rome Odunze is the second WR off the draft board: report
Caleb Williams arrives at the draft
The likely Bears quarterback arrived in Detroit with his mother and girlfriend at his side. He's donning a navy suit with silver linings, adorned with a dapper side zipper. Williams spoke before the draft and signed autographs, too.
5:27 p.m.: Bears 'have called both ways' about trading the No. 9 pick
According to SI's Albert Breer, the Bears (and the Broncos) "have called around going both ways" as it pertains to the No. 9 pick. Are they thinking about moving up in the draft?
MORE: Bears 'have called around going both ways' in the 2024 NFL Draft: report
3:43 p.m.: Bears 'very open for business' with the No. 9 pick
Everyone knows what the Bears plan to do with the No. 1 pick, making Caleb Williams the team's next quarterback. But what about the No. 9 pick?
Reports from NFL insiders in Detroit are starting to leak about their plans; one report suggests the Bears are "very open for business" with the No. 9 pick, specifically in a trade-down scenario for the "right price."
MORE: Reports: Bears ‘very open for business' with the No. 9 pick
Get to know Caleb Williams
USC quarterback Caleb Williams will undoubtedly become the next Bears quarterback as the No. 1 pick in the draft.
He's among the most highly-touted quarterback prospects in recent memory. Some dare to give him the moniker "generational talent" based on a plethora of his finest skills.
MORE: Get to know Caleb Williams' football resumé before the 2024 NFL draft begins
Bears' 2024 NFL Draft picks
The Bears have the fewest number of picks of any NFL team in the draft with four picks.
Here’s a full list of the Bears picks– as things stand right now– for the 2024 NFL Draft:
First round: No. 1 overall (via Carolina)
First round: No. 9 overall
Third round: No. 75 overall
Fourth round: No. 122 overall (via Eagles)
Where did all the Bears' picks from this draft go? Check out the backstory.
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