Tyson Bagent the Chicago Bears backup QB just locked in a $10 million extension with the Bears, and the man couldn’t hold back the tears at the press conference after . The undrafted QB went full on cry mode in the most emotionally great way talking about his dad, who apparently didn’t even have running water until high school. From no plumbing in his dad's house to a huge contract this is what makes sports great.
HEARTWARMING: #Bears QB Tyson Bagent was crying and emotional talking about his new $10 million contract extension.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) August 20, 2025
“My dad is my right-hand man. He didn’t even have running water until he was in high school.”
Hell of a story for an undrafted free agent.pic.twitter.com/6VbO7maH9I
Honestly, how could you not to root for the guy. Most UDFA stories end with a practice squad bouncing around and a LinkedIn update. Bagent turned his into a legit big money bag with the Bears. Great for the kid, and his whole family.