In a move to secure their kicking game, the Chicago Bears have reached an agreement with veteran kicker Cairo Santos on a four-year, $16 million contract extension. Multiple reports confirm that Santos will receive $9.5 million in guaranteed money.

Santos, 32, is currently in his fourth season of his second stint as the Bears' kicker. Throughout this season, he has displayed exceptional accuracy, successfully converting 27 of his 29 field goal attempts. Additionally, Santos has been reliable on extra points, making 24 out of 26 attempts. Impressively, he has also maintained a perfect record on field goals of at least 50 yards, having made all six of his attempts.

Another key aspect of Santos' contribution to the Bears' special teams has been his ability to consistently send his kickoffs for touchbacks. He boasts an impressive 81 percent touchback rate, which helps the Bears gain valuable field position.

Having played in a total of 130 career games for the Bears, Chiefs, Rams, Buccaneers, and Titans, Santos has proven himself as a reliable and consistent kicker. Throughout his career, he has made 85.5 percent of his field goal attempts and an impressive 94.8 percent of his extra point attempts.

The Bears' decision to secure Santos' services with a long-term extension is a testament to the value they place on his contributions. With a potentially pivotal game against the Cardinals on the horizon, the Bears will rely on Santos' accuracy and experience to secure the victory.

The contract extension for Santos signifies the Bears' commitment to building a strong and reliable roster. It also ensures stability in their special teams unit, which is crucial in the highly competitive and evenly matched contests that define the NFL.

The Bears' faithful can look forward to witnessing Santos' continued success as he remains a significant part of the team's future plans. As the Bears host the Cardinals this Sunday afternoon, fans will be eager to see Santos' accurate leg in action and his ability to help the team secure a vital victory.