Chicago Bears Sign Newly Acquired Montez Sweat to 4-Year, $98 Million Contract Extension

Contract includes $72 million in guarantees, making Sweat the fifth-highest paid edge rusher in the NFL; move is designed to bolster struggling Bеars' defense.

Chicago Bears have signed Montez Sweat, recently acquired from the Washington Commanders, to a four-year, $98 million contract extension through 2027.
The contract includes a guaranteed sum of $72,865,360 and positions Sweat as the fifth-highest paid edge rusher in the NFL.
The extension was designed to reinforce the Bears' struggling defense; the team currently ranks last in the NFL with 10 sacks.
Significantly, the new deal provides leverage for the Bears to utilize their franchise-player tag on cornerback Jaylon Johnson, whose rookie contract is also coming to an end.
The deal was expedited to avoid potential distractions and preserve Chicago's 2024 franchise tag for future use.