The Latest Breaking News from Ryan Poles

Bears GM Ryan Poles has done well finding value in Ryan Pace’s players

Rather than sweep everybody out as part of his massive cleanup project at Halas Hall, Poles has salvaged good value out of some of the players he inherited.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2023

The Bears are on edge about pass-rushers, but can get help from within

The Bears pressured the passer on 22.3 percent of their snaps when they didn’t blitz last year, per Pro Football Focus, and sacked the quarterback 2.8 percent of such times. Someone else is coming to help — probably.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 31, 2023

One takeaway from each Bears position group after first week of training camp

The Bears wrapped their first week of training camp. Here's what we learned about each position group after the first four practices.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 30, 2023

Bears rookie OL Darnell Wright got in the best shape of his football career… by accident

Darnell Wright is ready to run with the Bears' wide receivers, even at 320 pounds.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 28, 2023

Bears rookie OT Darnell Wright accidentally trained for WR conditioning test

No wonder Bears rookie Darnell Wright "crushed" his conditioning test.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 28, 2023

Bears 2023 training camp: Press conferences after second practice

The Bears returned to the practice field on Thursday, where Luke Getsy, Khalil Herbert and more met with the media.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 28, 2023

What’s next for Bears GM Ryan Poles after paying Cole Kmet?

Players like to see their friends get rich. They also like to think they’re next. The Bears have two players who can make that claim with a straight face — and one who might not be able to.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 27, 2023

Ryan Poles: Reupping Cole Kmet gives Bears ‘ton of energy’

Kmet is the first player to whom Poles has given a multi-year contract extension since he took the Bears job a year-and-a-half ago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 27, 2023

Grading the Bears’ extension of TE Cole Kmet

The first major extension of the Ryan Poles era was a fair one for both sides. Here is our initial grade of the Cole Kmet deal.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 27, 2023

Cole Kmet eager to prove Bears right after contract extension

Bears TE Cole Kmet is looking to play beyond his contract extension value.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 27, 2023