The Chicago Bears appear to be doubling down on current leadership, as reports indicate that current general manager Ryan Poles has agreed to a new contract extension. Hired in 2022, Poles has overseen the Bears’ recent rebuild. According to Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports, the Chicago Bears have agreed on a brand new deal for Ryan Poles, a deal that will keep him in Chicago until 2029. Poles has earned strong support from ownership and within the building, and it seems that Chicago is committed to rewarding his vision, which has focused on youth, draft capital, and depth. When Poles was initially hired, he inherited a difficult situation with a roster that was older, underdeveloped, and poorly coached. In his first offseason, he shed salary by moving off key pieces like Khalil Mack and Roquan Smith, to add draft picks and open up more cap space. He was also able to flip the 2023 first overall pick into DJ Moore and a host of future draft picks, a move now seen as a franchise-altering decision. After a rough fRead More
GM Ryan Poles, Bears reportedly agree on contract extension
