The Latest Breaking News from Ryan Poles

In season of shortcomings, what must Bears president Kevin Warren be thinking?

Warren promised he’d be able to clearly evaluate the football side of the organization, and there’s little chance he’s satisfied with what he has seen.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023

Bears need DE Montez Sweat to be game changer Sunday — and for years to come

The absence of a pass rush has undermined any progress Ryan Poles has made rebuilding the defense. Sweat can be the first step toward fixing that.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

Jaylon Johnson essentially warned the Bears against giving Montez Sweat an extension before him

Jaylon Johnson made Montez Sweat getting a new contract VERY awkward for the Bears.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 2, 2023

Bears want you to trust what they say, not what you see, in season gone sideways

The Bears’ season has been rife with embarrassing losses and off-field snafus. But everything’s fine?

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2023

The Bears have parted ways with two assistant coaches in six weeks. Where’s the great team culture in that?

Running backs coach David Walker was reportedly canned for workplace-behavior issues.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2023

Bears GM Ryan Poles backs Matt Eberflus because of work behind the scenes

Fresh off a 30-13 loss to the Chargers, the Bears dealt with an off-field problem Wednesday as they fired running backs coach David Walker.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2023

Updated look at Bears’ 2024 draft picks after Montez Sweat trade

The Bears now have six draft picks in the 2024 NFL draft after the Montez Sweat trade. Here's a look at Chicago's picks by round:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2023

Bears fans were enraged by report team would casually approach Montez Sweat’s extension after trade

The Bears "will make an effort" for a guy they traded a second-round pick for. Really???

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2023

1st-and-10: Time for Bears GM Ryan Poles to dig deep — into his pockets

The upshot of the acquisition of pass rusher Montez Sweat is that Poles eventually will have to overpay someone — Sweat or cornerback Jaylon Johnson, most likely — to fuel the Bears’ rebuild. It’s the cost of getting better in the NFL.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2023

The Bears paid the Commanders for the privilege of eventually paying Montez Sweat

Montez Sweat isn’t Chase Claypool — he’s more accomplished and much more likely to stay with the team throughout his prime. For him to be worth what the Bears paid the Commanders — and will have to pay Sweat soon — his prime better be good.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2023