By "AP"

Off-Season 2129 (Chicago) - The Bears have designated LB Brett Kane, selected in the 1st round of the 2126 College Draft, guaranteeing him 8.000 annually as a FP3.

'Brett has done everything we have asked of him since joining the Bears. We're excited about his future and his anchoring our group of linebackers for years to come,' commented Chicago Bears' GM Todd Ricotta in a statement issued this afternoon from team headquarters.