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 Chicago Bears made the rare move of signing their backup quarterback to an extension. Here's what he said after the signing.

Hours after signing a two-year, $10 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears, quarterback Tyson Bagent fought back tears as he processed the life-changing money he had earned from the organization that took a shot on him as an undrafted rookie.

Tyson Bagent, the Chicago Bears quarterback who transitioned from Division II at Shepherd University, has signed a significant $10 million extension.