Matt Slauson signs Bears extension

Matt Slauson has signed a new contract with the Chicago Bears.

The guard, who joined the NFC North side on a one-year deal last off-season, will now remain with the Bears until the end of the 2017 season.

The 27-year-old told the team's website: "The free agency market being what it was last year was a little disappointing, but the opportunity to come to the Bears, to such a great organisation, was awesome.

"I was really excited about it, and I know the Bears have a reputation of taking care of the guys that they bring in and perform well. A perfect example of that is [center Roberto] Garza, and I kind of wanted to follow in that track.

"I love Chicago. I want to be here. My family really likes it here. I have always said that was part of the reason I came here. If I get the opportunity to stay, I'm going to jump all over it."

Slauson played in all 16 games for the Bears in 2013.