Chicago Bears give Lovie Smith two-year extension

After taking the Chicago Bears to the NFC Championship game this past season, Lovie Smith was rewarded today with a two-year contract extension.

Smith was entering the final year of his contract, he will now be under contract through 2013.

Since joining the Bears in 2004, Smith has won three NFC North titles and has a regular season coaching record of 63-49 and 3-3 in the postseason.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.