Chicago Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent got a massive raise this week, signing a contract extension reportedly worth $10 million. Bagent, who grew up in West Virginia, teared up as he reflected on how it would change his family’s life.

Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent has proved his worth — especially with new head coach Ben Johnson. Bagent earned a reported $10 million two-year deal from the Bears, in a significant raise. It was an emotional day for Bagent as the undrafted free agent out of the Division II Shepherd University in West Viriginia signed a two-year extension that means life-changing money for him and his family.