The Latest Breaking News from Ryan Poles

The Bears are trading for Steelers WR Chase Claypool, giving Justin Fields a new weapon. As you can imagine, fans had plenty to say:

Bears general manager Ryan Poles has spent most of his first year on the job unloading players for draft picks, but went for it on Claypool.

CHICAGO — General manager Ryan Poles said there was a “record-setting” piece to the contract the Chicago Bears offered Roquan Smith during training camp, when the inside linebacker made a public bid for a trade.

With the Bears reportedly not done in the trade market, here are some players that GM Ryan Poles could still deal before the deadline.

The two-time All-Pro wanted to be the highest-paid inside linebacker in the game. The Bears were adamant they wouldn’t meet that price — that’s why Smith is no longer a Bear.

When predecessor Ryan Pace traded up to draft Trubisky second overall in 2017, he knew that he forever would be linked to his decision. Poles will be, too.

Smith wasn’t part of the problem — just the opposite. He’s a top-tier defensive weapon just beginning his prime at 25, and there’s no question about how good and versatile he is after the last five seasons. He could have been the centerpiece of coach Matt Eberflus’ defense for years.

The Bears now has nine draft picks in the 2023 NFL draft after the Roquan Smith trade. Here's an updated look at Chicago's picks by round:

The Bears traded Roquan Smith to the Ravens. But it doesn't sound like GM Ryan Poles is done just yet before Tuesday's deadline.