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The signing comes as reports indicated Lions
free agent Jamaal Williams is engaged with other teams,
including the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals, after widely
being expected to return to Detroit.
ESPN reported Montgomery, 25, will receive $11 million
guaranteed as part of the deal.
A third-round pick in 2019, Montgomery has 3,609 rushing yards
and 26 touchdowns over the last four seasons.
Chicago could turn to the draft to restock at the position, and
top prospect Bijan Robinson (Texas) is projected to be a top-15
pick. The Bears pick at No. 9 following a trade with the
Carolina Panthers.
Williams, who rushed for 1,066 yards with 17 touchdowns in 2022,
was also connected to the Panthers this week. Joining Carolina
would reunite Williams with running backs coach Duce Staley.
The Bears reportedly responded by agreeing to a two-year deal
with former Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer,
according to his agent, Spencer Cannold. Khalil Herbert carried
the load as the lead back for the Bears while Montgomery was
sidelined due to injury last season.
Herbert has 232 carries for 1,164 yards and six TDs in two
seasons.
--Field Level Media
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