The Chicago Bears and backup quarterback Tyson Bagent have agreed on a two-year contract extension that keeps him with the team through the 2027 campaign.

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles explained why he decided to lock up Tyson Bagent to a multi-year contract extension.

The Chicago Bears are signing quarterback Tyson Bagent to a contract extension, as first reported by CHGO. According NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, it's a two-year, $10 million extension worth up to $16 million with incentives. The extension keeps Bagent in Chicago through 2027.