Jul 2, 2008 - 5:35 PM

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LAKE FOREST, Illinois (Ticker) -- The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with rookie running back Matt Forte on a four-year contract Wedneaday.

Forte, who was selected 44th overall in this year's draft, figures to compete for a starting job with the Bears this season. The Louisiana native rushed for a school record 4,265 yards in his four years at Tulane.

With the Bears releasing starting running back Cedric Benson because of off-the-field incidents, Forte will look to challenge veteran Adrian Peterson for the bulk of the carries in Chicago.

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