There’s much more than the postseason at stake for quarterback Mitch Trubisky when he returns from a shoulder injury.
He’s playing for at least $100 million.
If Trubisky makes the strides the Bears have yearned for during the next 11 games, assuming he comes back Sunday against the Saints, that would put a contract extension up for serious discussion in the offseason. Based on recent deals, Trubisky would be in line for something around four years and $120 million.
At minimum, general manager Ryan Pace must decide after the season whether he wants to exercise the 2021 team option that will cost at least $22 million.