The Facts: According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, Taylor has reached an agreement with the Bears on a four-year, $12.5 million deal that includes $7 million gauranteed in the first year.

Diehards Line:As previously noted, Taylor had emerged as the most sought-after free-agent back on the market with Detroit, Houston, Buffalo, Denver, Kansas City, Pittsburgh, the Giants, Bears and Vikings all working to secure his services. In Chicago, the versatile Taylor will work in tandem with Matt Forte to give the Bears a much more formidible backfield. ... Next for Chicago? DE Julius Peppers is said to be taking a physical in advance of signing with the Bears.