The Latest Breaking News from Ryan Poles

Also this week, we asked about Lucas Giolito’s contract status with the White Sox and how Bears GM Ryan Poles is doing.

A restricted free agent who started six games with the Bills last season — including both playoff games — the versatile Bates is expected to sign an offer sheet with the Bears. The Bills will have five days to match that offer.

It sounds like the Bears were pursuing Steelers RT Chukwuma Okorafor, who ultimately proved to be too expensive for Ryan Poles' liking.

The first wave of free agency is in the books. Here's a look at what positions the Bears still need to address.

Lucas Patrick found himself biting his tongue on the sideline during the Green Bay Packers games against the Chicago Bears last season, watching Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields and “hoping this guy doesn’t get loose.”

Bears GM Ryan Poles shares his thoughts on Chicago's new signings through the first wave of free agency.

When Ryan Poles spoke in loose terms about goals in free agency, he referenced finding hungry players who are willing to bet on themselves — and new wide receiver Byron Pringle matches those criteria, coming with a background the new Chicago Bears general manager knows well.

He should keep the same emotional distance from the quarterback as he has from the rest of the roster he inherited.

The Bears are not signing DT Larry Ogunjobi after he failed a physical. Here's what GM Ryan Poles had to say:

GM Ryan Poles called it a difficult and emotional situation, but necessary for, “protecting the Chicago Bears.”

Bears GM Ryan Poles has secured his first offensive lineman in free agency as Chicago is expected to sign former Packer Lucas Patrick.