The Latest Breaking News from Ryan Poles

Bears lose out on OL Ryan Bates as Bills match offer sheet

“It stinks,” new GM Ryan Poles says, and he’ll have to rework his plans for the o-line.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 28, 2022

NFL fans are worried about Justin Fields following Bears’ offseason so far

The Bears haven't done much to help improve Justin Fields this offseason, which certainly is worrisome.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 28, 2022

Bears not inspiring much confidence in NFL power rankings

See where the Bears rank in NFL.com's post-free agency power rankings.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 28, 2022

Polling Place: Would you bet on the Bulls to make it past the first round of the playoffs?

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

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 26, 2022

Bears taking aim at Bills guard Ryan Bates

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2022

Bears were in contention for Steelers RT Chukwuma Okorafor in free agency

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

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 23, 2022

What Bears still need after first wave of free agency

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

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 22, 2022

New Chicago Bears center Lucas Patrick — already a Justin Fields fan — plans ‘to keep him as clean as possible’

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.”

Chicago Tribune · Mar 22, 2022

Bears GM Ryan Poles sounds off on free agent signings

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

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2022

Byron Pringle could fill multiple roles for the Chicago Bears — and the receiver is excited to work with ‘elite’ Justin Fields

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.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 20, 2022