Pears makes up the group of four key defenders at new coach John Worfold's disposal, alongside All Australians Michael Hurley and Cale Hooker, and ex-Saint James Gwilt.
He has played 70 games for the Bombers between a spate of serious injuries, including pancreas surgery and a navicular problem in his foot. His best return in a season was 23 games in 2009, his second year in the AFL.