Chicago Bears Reportedly Extend General Manager Ryan Poles
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 11 – The Bears extended Ryan Poles’ contract through 2029 to align with head coach Ben Johnson, showing confidence despite a 15-36 record since Poles became GM in 2022.
- On Friday, ESPN sources reported that NFL insiders Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport confirmed Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles signed a contract extension through 2029, aligning with head coach Ben Johnson’s timeline.
- Following the hiring of head coach Ben Johnson, the Bears extended GM Ryan Poles through 2029 to align contracts and support their rebuild around quarterback Caleb Williams.
- Over three seasons, Poles' teams went 15-36, trading the top 2023 pick for DJ Moore and drafting Caleb Williams with subsequent picks.
- With the contract signed, Poles secures stable leadership through 2029, aligning him with coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams for the franchise's future.
- Poles and Johnson's contracts now align through 2029, aiming to build a more competitive Bears team for the 2025 season and beyond.
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Bears and general manager Ryan Poles agree to contract extension through 2029, AP source says
A person familiar with the situation says the Chicago Bears and general manager Ryan Poles have agreed to a contract extension through the 2029 season.
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