The Bears are expected to make Khalil Mack the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL when their reported blockbuster trade with the Oakland Raiders, and ensuing contract for the edge rusher, is announced. When it is, we'll be able to add that to the list of rich contracts given out by Ryan Pace since April of 2017 (all figures via Spotrac):
— Signed left tackle Charles Leno Jr. to a four-year, $37 million extension with $21.597 million guaranteed
— Signed defensive end Akiem Hicks to a four-year, $48 million extension with $30 million guaranteed
— Signed wide receiver Allen Robinson to a three-year, $42 million contract with $25.