The Chicago Bears left no doubt about their confidence in Jay Cutler.
Cutler, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, signed a seven-year contract with the team, general manager Phil Emery announced Thursday.
Although financial terms were not released,Cutler's deal is expected to eclipse the $17.6 million average the Detroit Lions gave Matthew Stafford in July. It also includes at least $50 million in guaranteed money,league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter...
Cashing In
Jay Cutler signed a seven-year contract with the Bears that is expected to average more than $17.6 million per year and include at least $50 million in guaranteed money. Here is a look at other QBs who have recently reached new deals:
Player - Contract - Guaranteed.
J. Flacco - 6 yrs, $120.6M - $51M
A. Rodgers - 5 yrs, $110M - $54M
M. Ryan - 5 yrs, $103.75M - $59M
T. Romo - 6 yrs, $108M - $55M
T. Brady - 3 yrs, $57M - All
P. Manning - 5 yrs, $96M - $18M
M. Stafford - 3 yrs, $53M - $41.5M
D. Brees - 5 yrs, $100M - $55M