CHICAGO Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent burst into tears after discussing his new $10 million contract.

The NFL backup signal-caller spoke about his father's tough beginnings before ultimately helping his son become a millionaire thanks to his football abilities.

Bagent received a two-year contract extension that will keep him as a Bears player through the 2027 season

The 25-year-old's new deal is worth $10 million, but it can increase to $16 million due to incentives.

Bagent took part in a press conference on Wednesday to talk about his new contract.

The West Virginia native told reporters that his dad, Travis, experienced brutal struggles as a kid, which included not having running water at his house for years.

"My dad is my right-hand man. He didn't even have running water

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