The Bears have signed seventh-round DT Khyiris Tonga to his rookie deal, per his agent.
Congratulations to #TeamDEC client @khyiristonga on signing his 4 year rookie contract pic.twitter.com/cIdThVUTpl
— DEC Management (@davidcanter) June 2, 2021
Tonga is the first Bears draft pick to ink their rookie deal.
| Round | Player | Pos. | Note |
| 1 | Justin Fields | QB | |
| 2 | Teven Jenkins | OT | |
| 5 | Larry Borom | OT | |
| 6 | Khalil Herbert | RB | |
| 6 | Dazz Newsome | WR | |
| 6 | Thomas Graham | DB | |
| 7 | Khyiris Tonga | DT | Signed |
Tonga, 24, was drafted by the Bears in the seventh round out of BYU in the 2021 NFL Draft. He is expected to sign a four-year deal worth $3,563,647 that also includes an $83,647 signing bonus.
During his four-year college career, Tonga recorded 130 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and 12 pass defenses in 47 career games.
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