The Chicago Bears and free agent DE Julius Peppers have reached and agreement for Peppers to become a Chicago Bear.

The contract is reportedly worth over $40 million over the first 3 years of the 6 year deal.

Last season with the Carolina Panthers; Peppers had 10.5 sacks, 2 interceptions and 5 forced fumbles.

The 30 year old  Peppers was the top free agent on the market in 2010 making the bears defense that much harder to beat.