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Wootton expected to sign contract today

By Sun-Times Wire

The Bears have already signed two draft picks, and they may notch another today.

Northwestern defensive end Corey Wootton is believed to be nearing a four-year agreement with the Bears. The 11th pick in the fourth round last year (Mike Goodson) got $492,000 in guarantees.

UPDATE: Wootton got $507,000 in guarantees.

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