Benson agrees to terms with Bears

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Running back Cedric Benson ended his 36-day holdout, agreeing to a five-year contract with the Chicago Bears.

Benson, the No. 4 overall pick in this year's draft, was the last first-round pick to sign. Terms weren't available but reports said the Bears had offered a contract that contained $17 million in guaranteed money to the former Texas star.

The announcement of Benson's agreeing to terms came on the same day the Bears promoted another rookie, fourth-round pick Kyle Orton, to be the starting quarterback.

Earlier this month, Bears general manager Jerry Angelo said the team had made its final offer to Benson.

Associated Press.