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.

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.

Poles needs to replenish the roster and support QB Justin Fields, but not at the risk of cramping his massive opportunity in 2023.

New GM Ryan Poles agreed to terms with Ogunjobi on a three-year, $40.5 million deal. Ogunjobi is coming off foot surgery after suffering an injury in the Bengals’ wild-card win Jan. 15.