Ryan Pace hasn’t been known to hand out too many contract extension to players in the summer and preseason, but he might be working one more deal behind the scenes right now.

According to a report from the Chicago Sun-Times, the Bears and Akiem Hicks are working on a contract extension for the veteran defensive end. He signed a new agent earlier this month, Drew Rosenhaus, who was reportedly spotted down at Bears training camp.

He’s seeking a contract averaging $10 million per season, according to the Chicago Tribune. For comparison, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett is currently playing on similar a three-year, $30 million contract.

Hicks spoke to the media Wednesday at a press conference to open camp and expressed his interest in re-signing with the Bears to continue his career in Chicago long-term.

“I gotta say, you really can’t speak too much to it, but I know this: I know that I’m interested in playing here for a long time,” Hicks said. “I just enjoy my time here and I’m completely open to ending my career here.”

He’ll turn 28 years old during the season as he’s entering the prime of his career. He was arguably the team’s most consistent player on defense last season, and Bears fans who have been clamoring for the team to lock him up might have their wishes granted.