Chicago Bears quarterback emotional over life-changing contract extension
NBC News·2025-08-22 02:00

Contract Details - Tyson Bean signed a $10 million contract extension [1] - The contract impacts Bean's life and his family's situation [1] Player Background - Bean played D2 college football at Shepard University [3] - He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent [3] - He signed with the Bears as a fourth-string quarterback in 2023 [3] Impact and Perspective - Bean emphasizes the ability to help his family with his newfound wealth, including his father who lacked running water until high school [1] - Bean mentions expecting a baby girl and not planning extravagant purchases [2] - Coaches value Bean's contribution to the team, considering it worth the new deal [3]