The Latest Breaking News from Ryan Poles

Brad Biggs: The upcoming WR free-agent class is weak — so Bears acted now to acquire Chase Claypool from Steelers

CHICAGO — Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles did not wait until the offseason to add needed help for Justin Fields, gifting the quarterback a big-bodied wide receiver with production by acquiring Chase Claypool from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 1, 2022

Updated look at Bears’ 2023 draft picks after Chase Claypool trade

The Bears now have eight draft picks in the 2023 NFL draft after the Chase Claypool trade. Here's a look at Chicago's picks by round:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2022

How the Bears trading for Chase Claypool impacts the salary cap in 2023

The Bears are trading for Steelers WR Chase Claypool. Here's how it impacts the salary cap in 2023:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2022

Report: Bears have inquired about Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne’s availability

The Bears might not be done in the trade market ahead of Tuesday's deadline, and they've shown interest in Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2022

Grading the Bears’ trade of LB Roquan Smith to the Ravens

It will take years to fully evaluate the Roquan Smith trade to the Ravens, but here is our initial grade of the move.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2022

Brad Biggs: The teardown portion of Ryan Poles’ rebuilding project is nearly done after the Chicago Bears trade away Roquan Smith

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.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 1, 2022

4 Bears players that GM Ryan Poles could still trade before deadline

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

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2022

Bears never fell in love with Roquan Smith

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2022

Trading Roquan Smith is Bears GM Ryan Poles’ Mitch Trubisky moment

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2022

Trading Roquan Smith is regrettable and counterproductive for Bears

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2022