Linebacker T.J. Edwards has been one of Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ best signings, and he has far outplayed the contract he signed two years ago. As a reward, he got a major contract extension Wednesday.
The Bears agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with Edwards that includes $16.6 million guaranteed and keeps him with the team through the 2027 season, sources said.
Edwards, from Lake Villa, started every game the last two seasons and had 284 tackles, 6 1/2 sacks, four fumble recoveries and four interceptions. His tackle total ranks fifth in the NFL over that span.
Edwards initially broke into the NFL with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin and helped them reach the Super Bowl in 2022. The Bears signed him in the ensuing offseason for $19.5 million over three years.
The Edwards extension came quickly after the Bears agreed to a three-year, $40 million deal with nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon on Sunday.
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