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.

Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent has proved his worth — especially with new head coach Ben Johnson. Bagent earned a reported $10 million two-year deal from the Bears, in a significant raise.

The Bears signed backup quarterback Tyson Bagent to a two-year, $10 million contract extension on Wednesday afternoon. The deal keeps the former Division II star in Chicago through the 2027 season as a high-end QB2 behind second-year signal caller Caleb Williams.