US EditionChicago Bears Sign Backup QB Tyson Bagent to Two-Year Extension
Bagent, praised by coach Ben Johnson, earned a $10 million deal after strong preseason play and is set as Chicago Bears' backup quarterback through 2027.
- The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday they signed backup quarterback Tyson Bagent to a two-year, $10 million extension, with incentives raising it to $16 million through 2027 as Caleb Williams' primary backup.
- Bagent's preseason showing included 299 yards, three TDs, and a pick in two games, with Bears head coach Ben Johnson calling him `Man, he's been phenomenal` this year.
- From college to the NFL, Bagent won the Harlon Hill Trophy at Shepherd University and went two-two in four starts with 859 passing yards and 65.7% completions in the 2023 season.
- General Manager Ryan Poles said the team is fortunate to keep Tyson Bagent, calling him a catalyst, while head coach Ben Johnson confirmed Wednesday he sees starting-caliber talent in Bagent.
- As an undrafted Division II product, Tyson Bagent's multi-million dollar extension marks a notable milestone amid social media chatter about possible trade to a QB-needy team.
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Tyson Bagent’s NFL career thus far has been anything but ordinary.Coming from a Division II school and entering the league as an undrafted free agent, he wasn’t supposed to last, let alone signing a multi-million-dollar extension with one of the league’s most storied franchises.But the Chicago Bears made it clear how much they value him, rewarding the young quarterback with a two-year, $10 million contract that could max out at $16 million with …
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