Bears, LB T.J. Edwards agree to $20 million extension as Chicago locks in another key defender, per report

T.J. Edwards is staying in Chicago. The Chicago Bears and the veteran linebacker have agreed to a two-year, $20 million extension with $16.6 million fully guaranteed, according to NFL Network. Ahead of the 2023 season, the Bears signed Edwards to a three-year, $19.5 million contract and have liked what they've seen from the him the last two seasons. He was entering the final year of the deal and was set to make a base salary of $5.4 million in 2025. Edwards has started every game the last two seasons, combining for 284 total tackles, including 170 solo, 14 quarterback hits,...