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Bears sign QB Tyson Bagent to 2-year extension: What it means for him and the team

Bears sign QB Tyson Bagent to 2-year extension: What it means for him and the team

The Athletic has live updates from Thursday’s NFL Preseason action. The Chicago Bears took a chance on quarterback Tyson Bagent in 2023, signing the undrafted free agent out of Division II Shepherd University. It’s safe to say the move has paid off for both sides. The Bears have signed Bagent to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. The …

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Tyson Bagent is first Bears QB to have contract extended since Jay Cutler

Tyson Bagent is first Bears QB to have contract extended since Jay Cutler

Tyson Bagent on Wednesday became the first Bears quarterback to receive a contract extension since Jay Cutler, according to Kevin Fishbain of TheAthletic.com. Cutler signed a seven-year, $126 million deal in January 2014; Bagent’s deal is for two years and $10 million. Bagent’s extension ties him to the team through 2027. He’s come a long way from Shepherd University to …

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Chicago Bears sign QB Tyson Bagent to two-year extension

Chicago Bears sign QB Tyson Bagent to two-year extension

Bagent enters his third season with the Chicago Bears in 2025. Joining the franchise as an undrafted free agent in 2023, Bagent started four outings for the Bears as a rookie, leading Chicago to victory on two occasions. With nine career appearances, Bagent saw action in four games last season (2024), completing each of his two pass attempts for 11 …

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Bears sign backup QB Tyson Bagent to two-year extension

Bears sign backup QB Tyson Bagent to two-year extension

Courtney CroninAug 20, 2025, 12:40 PM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever and GameNight on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast on ESPN 1000. She previously worked …

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‘It’s competition’: Austin Booker, Tyson Bagent and the Chicago Bears show why August preseason games matter – Chicago Tribune

‘It’s competition’: Austin Booker, Tyson Bagent and the Chicago Bears show why August preseason games matter  Chicago Tribune Game Recap: Bears tie Dolphins in preseason opener  Chicago Bears Chicago Bears 24, Miami Dolphins 24: Full coverage of preseason Game 1  FOX 32 Chicago Dolphins’ McDaniel breaks up skirmish vs. Bears  ESPN NFL Fans Disappointed as Bears’ Caleb Williams Sits vs. Dolphins, Tua Fails to …

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