Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles explained why he decided to lock up Tyson Bagent to a multi-year contract extension.

The Chicago Bears signed backup quarterback Tyson Bagent to a two-year, $10 million contract extension, his agency, Milk & Honey Sports, confirmed Wednesday.

The Chicago Bears have locked up a key part of their quarterback room behind Caleb Williams, according to reports.

The Bears will play their starters in the preseason finale Friday night against the Chiefs. Bears coach Ben Johnson told Kay Adams on Up & Adams that Caleb Williams and the rest of the team's healthy starters will play.

Ben Johnson said that Bears starters will play in the preseason finale against the Chiefs, although for how long remains to be seen.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke to reporters Wednesday ahead of the final preseason game of 2025. A sports reporter accused of wearing an "inappropriate" outfit to a kid's birthday party has been identified.

Running back Royce Freeman is the newest member of the Bears. The Bears announced Freeman's signing on Wednesday. Running back Deion Hankins was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Freeman last saw regular season action with the Rams in 2023 when he ran 77 times for 319 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games.

The Bears are looking for more help at running back as they recently worked out 3 players at the position, according to NFL insider Aaron Wilson.

Tyson Bagent’s contract extension wasn’t the only transaction the Chicago Bears announced today. After a successful tryout on Tuesday, the Bears have signed running back Royce Freeman, and in a corresponding roster move have placed rookie UDFA running back Deion Hankins on injured reserve.