The Chicago Bears sorted out their backup quarterback situation Wednesday, signing Tyson Bagent to a two-year, $10 million contract as the top option behind starter Caleb Williams. ESPN's Tom Pelissero confirmed the signing after CHGO Bears was first to report the move.

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, per Mark Carman of CHGO Bears.

The Chicago Bears did something they haven't done in over a decade -- signed a quarterback to a multi-year contract extension. Third-year pro Tyson Bagent signed a two-year, $10 million extension on Wednesday keeping him in Chicago through 2027.