The Chicago Bears weren’t taking any chances after giving up a second-round pick at the trade deadline to acquire defensive lineman Montez Sweat from the Washington Commanders.
The Bears have come to terms on a four-year extension with Sweat. The overall deal could be worth as much as $98 million.
New #Bears edge Montez Sweat has agreed to a massive 4-year extension, worth $98,000,000 in new money (24.5m apy). Getting $72,865,360 guaranteed. Deal done by @KlutchSports Damarius Bilbo & Kelton Crenshaw. Total deal is $105m. pic.twitter.com/Gt20vqKqrc
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 4, 2023
That’s great work for a team that could be looking at giving up a pick near the top of the second round.
And by reaching agreement on a contract extension with newly-acquired DE Montez Sweat, the Bears now preserve their franchise tag should they need to use it on CB Jaylon Johnson, who requested a trade last week. https://t.co/2Sh5Ga2SrS
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 4, 2023