Zay Flowers Extends Contract, Jalen Woods Steps Up With Bears

WR Zay Flowers agreed to a new contract that could reset the market for wide receivers. He's recorded at least 1,000 receiving yards in back-to-back seasons. Meanwhile, Chicago’s Jalen Woods is taking first-team reps following a key injury.

The deal:

According to reporting by NFL, Zay Flowers signed a lucrative extension that will cement his status as one of the league's top receivers for the foreseeable future.

Jalen's new role:

Bears linebacker Jalen Woods is stepping into more prominent training duties after star player Rashawn Slater sustained an injury. While Woods prepares to potentially take up first-team reps, Pipkins and Taylor split left tackle duty during practice.


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