Bears reportedly agree to two-year, USD 10M contract with WR/KR Patterson

The Chicago Bears have agreed to a two-year, $10 million contract with returner/receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, according to the NFL Network. The outlet reported that $5 million of the deal is guaranteed. Patterson played for the New England Patriots last season and averaged 28.8 yards on kickoff returns, bringing one back for a score, his sixth touchdown on a kick return.

He also caught 21 passes for 247 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 228 yards and one score on 42 carries. The 27-year-old Patterson spent his first four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings (2013-16) and earned two Pro Bowl berths as a returner. He spent the 2017 season with the Oakland Raiders before being traded to the Patriots. Patterson has 184 career receptions for 1,872 yards and 10 touchdowns. He has a stellar 30.0 average on 176 kickoff returns.