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Brian Urlacher New Contract - Impact

by Kori Ellis on July 21st, 2008

Brian Urlacher, the linebacker and emotional leader of the Chicago Bears, got the new contract he wanted. Urlacher’s new contract is reported to be $43.5M over the next five years. While the 30-year-old Urlacher wanted more money earlier in the offseason, this makes him one of the highest paid defensive players in the NFL.

The fantasy football impact of this new contract is rather extensive. Rumblings out of Chicago indicated that Urlacher may sit out training camp if he didn’t get a new contract. Those worries can now be put to bed.

With Urlacher happy, the Bears’ defense should once again be very good. While Urlacher has had injury trouble recently, he is reportedly in good shape and should be able to make it through the 2008 NFL season.

If you are in need of a solid defense for the 2008 fantasy football season, be sure to keep the Chicago Bears high on your list.

Check out this Brian Urlacher Highlight Video:

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