Friday, May 11, 2012

Bears Agree To Terms With First Round DE Shea McClellin

The Chicago Bears announced that they have agreed to terms with first round defensive end Shea McClellin on a four-year contract that includes a team option for the 2016 season.

Financial terms were not disclosed, but based on being the 19th overall pick in the draft, McClellin's contract is projected to be worth around $8.266 million. All or most of that amount will be fully guaranteed.

In 49 games at Boise State, McClellin recorded 130 tackles, including 35 for a loss and 20.5 sacks. McClellin added four interceptions, one he returned for a touchdown, with two passes defensed, five forced fumbles and even blocked a kick on special teams.

McClellin is projected to start opposite Julius Peppers on the Bears' four-man defensive line.

1 comment:

Daniel Whisner said...

Hey Brian, love the blog man I'm a big fan. Congratulations on the "Around the League" gig as well that's awesome. I actually write my own sports blog on Boston Sports. Any tips for a young blogger you could share?

-Dan