Overview
- Sam Roush signed a four-year rookie contract on Friday, making him the last unsigned member of the Bears’ 2026 draft class and completing all rookie deals ahead of training camp.
- Media reports first cited by Adam Schefter put the deal’s total value at about $7.35 million over four seasons, a figure that has been widely reported but not broken down by the team.
- Roush is expected to enter camp as a third tight end behind Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet with a primary role as an in-line blocker in 12- and 13-personnel groupings favored by offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
- The Stanford product participated in the Bears’ offseason program despite not having a signed contract, and strong college production and athletic metrics — including high reception totals and a top Relative Athletic Score for tight ends — leave open the possibility he earns a larger offensive role.
- Roush and the rookies are scheduled to report to Halas Hall on July 25, and the completed signings allow coaches to run a full roster through scheme work and player evaluations when camp begins.