Tyson Bagent couldn’t hold back the tears. Thinking about where he started and how far he has come, Bagent had to stop and take a moment. He used the bottom of his shirt to wipe the tears from his eyes.

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.

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.