The Bears made their quarterback intentions clear as Tyson Bagent is here to stay.

Chicago locked up the 25-year-old backup on a two-year deal worth $10 million , with incentives that could push it to $16 million. For a player once overlooked as an undrafted prospect out of Division II Shepherd, it's a massive step forward and a sign that the Bears value more than just what Bagent brings on Sundays.

This deal is about having certainty behind Caleb Williams as he is the centerpiece and the franchise player. But Bagent has become the insurance plan Chicago feels comfortable betting on. He already proved he can step in when needed, going 2-2 as a starter in 2023, and he continues to impress in limited reps. Just last week in a preseason blowout against the Bills, Bagent threw for nearly

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