Discussions between Matt Forte and the Chicago Bears about a new contract for the running back have been put on hold.

"We've spent a lot of time trying to work out an extension with Matt, and his agent did as much work as he could do.

Unfortunately, we haven't been able to come to an agreement at this point, so we've decided that we're just going to focus on the season," Bears general manager Jerry Angelo told WBBM radio on Monday night. "That's something we talked about when we went into the negotiations.

"We were hopeful. Not saying the door is shut. But right now our focus is going to be on the season."

A Bears source had told ESPNChicago.com's Michael Wright that the team had offered Forte a deal worth $13-14 million guaranteed.

Both sides had hoped to wrap up a deal before the Bears' season opener against the Atlanta Falcons Sept. 11 at Soldier Field. Angelo said both sides agreed to table the talks.