Roster Move: Bears sign rookie DE Austin Booker

Larry Mayer

The Bears on Thursday signed rookie fifth-round choice Austin Booker, a defensive end from Kansas, to a four-year contract.

The Bears acquired the No. 144 pick they spent on Booker from the Bills in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round selection.

The 6-6, 245-pounder appeared in 18 college games, six at Minnesota in 2022 and 12 at Kansas last season. After playing sparingly for the Golden Gop