The Chicago Bears made their extension of linebacker TJ Edwards official on Thursday, announcing the two-year deal worth $20 million with $16.6 million guaranteed. He became the second defensive starter to receive a contract extension after the Bears locked up cornerback Kyler Gordon with a three-year deal a few days earlier.
Edwards signed with the Bears as a free agent during the 2023 NFL offseason for three years and $19.5 million after breaking through with the Philadelphia Eagles and quickly made an impact on defense. The local product was one of Chicago's key defenders in 2023, racking up 91 solo tackles, eight tackles for loss, 2.