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GM Ryan Poles: Signings 'open up' the draft for Bears
Coach Ben Johnson and his staff figure to have a say in matters, too. They have worked with Poles the last two weeks in acquiring offensive linemen Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson and Drew Dalman, defensive linemen Dayo Odeyingbo and Grady Jarrett and backup tight end Durham Smythe.
4 takeaways from Bears GM Ryan Poles' press conference announcing early offseason moves
Bears GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson spoke to the media Wednesday as the 2025 league year began, discussing their latest roster additions.
Chicago Bears free-agency questions: How can GM Ryan Poles keep improving the roster?
After two big trades for guards, there's still plenty for Poles to accomplish in free agency. Here's a look at his options.
Bears still have long way to climb from 5-12 after GM Ryan Poles' expensive roster upgrades
The Bears fixed some issues with their roster, but they're still counting on quarterback Caleb Williams and coach Ben Johnson to lift them to the level of the rest of the NFC North.
Positions where Bears GM Ryan Poles still has the most work to do
At risk of picking at nit, it looks like Bears GM Ryan Poles didn't take care of everything before Day 2 of the free agency negotiating period. There are some p
Go ahead and applaud Bears GM Ryan Poles this offseason — he deserves it
The Bears have three new starters on their offensive line, possibly two more on defense and the draft is still six weeks away.
Bears GM Ryan Poles explains which position is hardest to evaluate
Bears general manager Ryan Poles explains what position is hardest to evaluate and how his playing experience helps.
Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles named an early winner in 2025 NFL free agency
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles was one of the busiest GMs in the NFL on Day 1 of 2025 NFL free agency, and his moves are receiving praise across the league.
Bears coach Johnson and GM Poles are excited about moves to upgrade offensive and defensive lines
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles sought to overhaul their team on both sides of the line of ...
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Bears GM Ryan Poles teased competition at key position
But there's none more important -- or more spots to fill -- than offensive line. Bears general manager Ryan Poles met ...
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Bears jumped at chance to acquire Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson
The Bears weren’t planning to trade for two Pro Bowl guards, but when the opportunity presented itself, they acted quickly to ...
Consider Caleb Williams protected say Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles
Chicago Bears coach and GM see offensive linemen as the right blend of physicality and intelligence to execute a variety of blocking schemes.
Why the Bears winning another offseason actually feels real this time
It’s easy to make fun of the Bears' penchant for winning offseasons, but don't dismiss their moves as false hustle or NFL ...
Bears upgrade roster, maintain flexibility in draft with free-agent additions on defensive line
By agreeing to deals with Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo, the Bears now have a playable roster for next season and aren't ...
Bears CB Kyler Gordon weighs in on a possible contract extension ahead of the 2025 season
Bears CB Kyler Gordon is entering a contract year and is a priority for GM Ryan Poles. He shares his thoughts on a possible extension before the 2025 season.