The Chicago Bears have signed running back Chester Taylor to a 4-year $12.5 million contract, with $7 million guaranteed in the first year.

Taylor has played with the Bears’ division rival Minnesota Vikings for the last 4 seasons, rushing for 18 touchdowns in the stretch. In 2009 Taylor carried the 94 times for 338 yards and 1 touchdown. Taylor was the Vikings starter until they drafted running back Adrian Peterson, making Taylor the back up.

The Bears are also looking to sign DE Julius Peppers to a 6 year deal worth about $12 million per year for the first 3 years, according to the Chicago Sun Times.