Yvonne Lee - All Headline News Staff Reporter

Lake Forest, Illinois (AHN) - Quarterback Brian Griese signs a five-year contract with the Chicago Bears.

Sports Network reports that Rex Grossman will likely remain as starting quarterback in the 2006 season. But Griese could challenge him for the job during training this summer.

Griese started six games for Tampa Bay in 2005 before he was sidelined with an injury to his left knee on October 16. He was then released by the team on March 10.

Last season, Griese completed 112 of 174 passes for 1,136 yards and seven touchdowns.

The 31-year-old played five years for Denver and one with the Dolphins.