Matt Forte planning to sign one-day contract to retire with Bears

Matt Forte is hanging up his cleats, but he will be signing one more contract before doing so.

Forte told NBC Chicago Monday that he will sign a one-day contract with the Chicago Bears to retire as a member of the team where he enjoyed his most success.

Matt Forte tells @ChuckGarfien and me that he’ll sign a one-day contract to retire with the Bears.

— JJ Stankevitz (@JJStankevitz) March 5, 2018

Forte also shared his intentions on his Instagram account:

CHICAGO ///// you know I’m gonna do it the right way and retire in the orange and blue! Thank you for everything. Here are some of my favs

A post shared by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Mar 5, 2018 at 8:22pm PST

The 32-year-old running back was a second-round pick by the Bears in 2008. He rushed for 8,602 yards and 45 touchdowns with the team, along with 4,116 receiving yards and 19 receiving touchdowns. Forte made two Pro Bowls during his 10-year career.