Bears Ink De Peppers For 6 Years, $91.5m (ap)

Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo, left, smiles as he listens to head coach Lovie Smith announce the free agent signing of defensive end Julius Peppers, running back Chester Taylor and tight end Brandon Manumaleuna during an NFL football news conference at Halas Hall Friday, March 5, 2010, in Lake Forest, Ill.

Julius Peppers joined the Chicago Bears in the biggest move by a team that showed it’s intent on contending again after missing the playoffs the past three seasons. The five-time Pro Bowl defensive end and top free agent prize agreed Friday to a six-year deal worth potentially $91.5 million. Agent Carl Carey said a record $42 million is guaranteed, with Peppers earning $20 million in the first…

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