The Chicago Bears are re-signing defensive end Daniel Hardy to a two-year contract, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The agreement is worth close to $5 million, with incentives potentially pushing the total value of the deal toward the $6 million mark.
Hardy has become a valuable contributor for the Bears, particularly as a rotational player on the defensive line and a core member of the special teams unit. The decision to bring back the 26-year-old edge rusher provides Chicago with established depth as they look to bolster a defense that showed significant improvement over the latter half of the previous campaign.
Before his time in Chicago, the Montana State product was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft. After joining the Bears, he earned the trust of the coaching staff, leading to this multi-year extension. The move highlights the organization's focus on retaining players who have successfully integrated into the defensive system.
Specific details regarding the signing bonus and the structure of the incentives are expected to emerge as the contract is finalized. This move secures Hardy through the next two seasons, giving the Bears stability on the edge of their defensive front as they approach the new league year.
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