Manning, Gallery sign contracts

Eli Manning and Robert Gallery signed contracts Thursday, ensuring that the top two picks in the NFL draft will be on the field for the start of training camp workouts

Manning, the first selection, signed a deal with New York Giants that will guarantee him $20 million over the next five years as part of a $45 million package that could reach $54 million with incentives.

A few hours later, Gallery signed with Oakland for $18.5 million in guaranteed money as part of a package that could reach $60 million over seven years.

Gallery, a left tackle, is more likely to start right away because the Raiders are desperate for help on the offensive line.

Manning could well start the season on the bench behind Kurt Warner, signed by New York after Kerry Collins was cut for salary-cap reasons.

Noteworthyn Lance Briggs, who started 13 games at outside linebacker last season for the Chicago Bears, moved to the middle as the temporary replacement for Pro Bowler Brian Urlacher.

Urlacher pulled a hamstring Wednesday during practice and is expected to be out several weeks.

"When your star goes out, it makes the rest of the guys stand up a little bit more," Bears coach Lovie Smith said.