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http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Long-inks-new-deal-through-2021/ec37fe2b-d570-458e-a39a-e62d957b88f8
The Bears locked up one of their most important players Wednesday, signing offensive lineman Kyle Long to a four-year contract extension through 2021.
Kyle Long
Offensive lineman Kyle Long signing a four-year contract extension through 2021.
Selected by the Bears with the 20th pick in the 2013 draft out of Oregon, Long has become the first offensive lineman in franchise history to be voted to the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons. The team's last player to accomplish that feat was middle linebacker Brian Urlacher.
"Kyle is extremely talented, a great teammate and more than deserving of this contract," said general manager Ryan Pace. "He is a big piece of the foundation we are building and we only expect him to continue to get better. We are excited to announce this long-term commitment to Kyle."
Long is back at right guard this season, the position he played his first two years with the Bears, after being moved to right tackle in 2015. He has started 47 of 48 games in three seasons, missing only one contest in 2014 due to a hip injury.
Long entered the NFL after making just five starts at the Division I college level. He spent two seasons at Saddleback College in California before transferring to Oregon.
The Bears locked up one of their most important players Wednesday, signing offensive lineman Kyle Long to a four-year contract extension through 2021.
Kyle Long
Offensive lineman Kyle Long signing a four-year contract extension through 2021.
Selected by the Bears with the 20th pick in the 2013 draft out of Oregon, Long has become the first offensive lineman in franchise history to be voted to the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons. The team's last player to accomplish that feat was middle linebacker Brian Urlacher.
"Kyle is extremely talented, a great teammate and more than deserving of this contract," said general manager Ryan Pace. "He is a big piece of the foundation we are building and we only expect him to continue to get better. We are excited to announce this long-term commitment to Kyle."
Long is back at right guard this season, the position he played his first two years with the Bears, after being moved to right tackle in 2015. He has started 47 of 48 games in three seasons, missing only one contest in 2014 due to a hip injury.
Long entered the NFL after making just five starts at the Division I college level. He spent two seasons at Saddleback College in California before transferring to Oregon.
