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Bears general manager Ryan Poles said when he introduced defensive end Montez Sweat that he was working on a contract extension “now.” That deal is done.
Sweat agreed to a four-year, $98 million contract with $72.9 million guaranteed Saturday, a source said, securing him with his new team through 2027. The average salary makes him the Bears’ highest paid player.
Getting that deal done also ensures the Bears have the option to use the franchise tag on cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who is approaching free agency and was frustrated enough this week to ask for a trade.