As the league's legal tampering period continues to churn on, the Chicago Bears keep making moves. After a couple of significant additions on the defensive side of the ball, Chicago turned to the offense.
Chicago has agreed to a two-year contract with veteran quarterback Case Keenum that's worth up to $8 million ($5.5 million base value).
The 38-year-old is coming off his lone season with the Bears as a backup option to Caleb Williams and now it looks like he will be around for a while longer.
The Chicago Bears re-sign veteran quarterback Case Keenum to keep quarterback room intact
Joining fellow backup Tyson Bagent, Keenum's contract isn't worth glossing over. A contract that's worth up to $8 million is nothing to sneeze at for a backup, but it's also notable when you consider Bagent is in the midst of a 2-year, $10 million extension.
While this is a story for another time, you have to wonder if there are still some trade rumblings going on with Bagent.
Time will tell.
As for Keenum, the Bears bringing him back is a great sign for Williams. Keenum has been around for a very long time and has hung around plenty of different locker rooms full of dozens upon dozens of coaches.
It was his leadership and experience that made him a strong signing last year, for the Bears, and it's those things that will keep him around for a bit longer.
For Williams, he has a couple of very different, but capable backups, to lean on. The quarterback room is one of the strongest positions on this roster, now, after it being a weakness for what felt like forever. Keenum coming back will only make Williams better.
You never want to think about an injury, especially to someone like Williams. But, the Bears have done exactly what any great franchise needs to do, and that is to put measures in place for what could be a disaster.
If Williams were to get hurt, at any point, the Bears now have two different quarterbacks to choose from. In all likelihood, it's Bagent who would step in. But, the money being paid to Keenum is notable, nonetheless.
For now, Chicago has three quarterbacks who mesh well together in a room that offers a lot of stability.