The Facts:
Forte said Friday he's hoping to spend the weekend on the phone discussing a new long-term deal as the deadline for an extension approaches on Monday. "Hopefully, it will end up well," Forte told ESPN.com NFL Insider Adam Schefter. "And when? Hopefully by the 16th. That's the final date, so I'm looking forward to trying to get it done by then."
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The Bears placed the franchise tag on Forte, who will play one season for $7.749 million if a long-term deal isn't reached -- unless he holds out. Forte could decide that he doesn't want to risk injury and hold out until Week 10 before signing the franchise tender. If that's his strategy, he'll lose out on the pro-rated portion of the contract. When asked what happens if Monday's deadline passes without a new deal, Forte said, "I think we all know what happens. ..." Forte wouldn't answer when asked if he will not be seen in training camp, but he recently admitted that
he will have to play for the Bears at some point this season -- as in Week 1.
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