The Latest Breaking News from Ryan Poles

Bears showing interest in former All-Pro EDGE Justin Houston

According to ESPN 1000's Peggy Kusinski, the Bears are showing interest in veteran edge rusher Justin Houston.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 25, 2023

Bears 1st-rounder Darnell Wright ‘crushes’ conditioning test after strong offseason

Wright is a pivotal pick for Poles, who traded down from No. 1 to 9 in a deal with the Panthers, then passed on Georgia All-American defensive tackle Jalen Carter by trading again with the Eagles down to No. 10.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2023

Bears back in real world with real expectations as training camp opens

While Super Bowl contention is way beyond even the most optimistic dreamers, the criteria for success this season can be fairly calibrated to where this team stands. Poles has more work to do leading up to 2024, but plenty has already been done.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2023

Bears GM Ryan Poles didn’t rule out adding veteran edge rusher in training camp

Bears GM Ryan Poles indicated he's interested in adding a veteran EDGE, but "there's guys we have high expectations for" on the roster.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 25, 2023

Bears WRs Darnell Mooney, Chase Claypool cleared to practice Wednesday

The Bears will have Darnell Mooney and Chase Claypool on the practice field when they kick off training camp Wednesday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 25, 2023

Bears WRs Darnell Mooney, Chase Claypool set to practice

They’ve both been cleared to practice when training camp begins Wednesday at Halas Hall, general manager Ryan Poles said Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2023

GM Ryan Poles raises expectations for rebuilt Bears as training camp opens

Poles set his sights on the wide-open NFC North, which they haven’t won since 2018.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2023

Bears arrow is pointing up ... right? Our annual Optimist/Pessimist test is here

Will Justin Fields take the next step toward elite status ... or stagnate/regress like so many other Bears quarterbacks before him? The offensive line ... DJ Moore ... the pass rush ... Chase Claypool — judge for yourself how confident you are in a Bears revival in 2023.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 24, 2023

5 reasons why it’s OK to be optimistic about the Bears

You can’t blame weary cynics for scoffing. The Bears chronically disappoint — they’re 1-8-1 against the over/under win total over the last 10 seasons. But — and take it from a weary cynic — the guarded optimism in 2023 is valid. Here’s why:

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 22, 2023

DJ Moore dubbed the Bears’ biggest offensive X-factor in 2023

DJ Moore can be the No. 1 receiver who helps Justin Fields break out as a passer, which is why he's the Bears' X-factor on offense.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 19, 2023