A low-risk retention of an unproven left tackle contender with legitimate upside on a cheap ERFA deal. Five headlines covered the move, framing it as a developmental bet rather than a commitment. The strongest signal is Chicago's willingness to give Benedet a starting competition at left tackle for 2026. Fans are debating whether Benedet can actually win the job or just fill depth. If he earns the starting spot, this routine signing quietly becomes one of the offseason's smarter moves.
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This extension grades out as about market rate for the Chicago Bears — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Theo's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL ERFAs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $923K average annual value ranks as bargain money for the ERFA market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — unproven output at a bargain price point represents solid asset management. Theo is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 2-year, $1.8M deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
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Length
2 years
Total Value
$1.8M
AAV
$923K
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