By "AP"

Off-Season 2155 (Chicago) - The Bears have designated LB Todd Stowe, selected in the 1st round of the 2150 College Draft, guaranteeing him 12.000 annually as a FP5.

“Like all of the franchise players before him, Todd has done everything we have asked of him since joining the Bears. We're excited about his future and his anchoring our defense for years to come,” commented Chicago Bears' GM Todd Ricotta in a statement issued this afternoon from team headquarters.