Josh Sitton to Bears: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

September 5, 2016   ·   Adam Wells   ·   Jump to comments

Offensive lineman Josh Sitton found a new home with the Chicago Bears on Sunday, the team announced. 
Alex Marvez of Sporting News first reported that the two sides agreed to a three-year deal. ESPN's Adam Schefter added that the contract is worth $21.75 million with $10 million in guarantees.
Sitton was a staple on the Green Bay Packers offensive line for years. The Packers drafted him in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played primarily off the bench as a rookie before taking over as the starter at right guard the following year.
In eight seasons with the Packers, Sitton started 121 games, including 64 straight from 2012 to 2015, and he was a second-team All-Pro in each of the last three seasons.
He also proved to be versatile in Green Bay, moving to left guard in 2013 and playing at left tackle in 2015. 
The Packers were hoping to trade Sitton, but they were unable to find a partner and released him while cutting their...

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