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Ryan Poles gets a contract extension to match the length of head coach Ben Johnson.
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
Cronin: Bears extend general manager Ryan Poles through 2029 - ESPN - Poles had two years remaining on the five-year contract he signed upon becoming Chicago’s general manager in 2022. He is now aligned with head coach Ben Johnson, whose contract runs through the 2029 season.
Bears sign Ryan Poles to contract extension through 2029 - Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears - The Chicago Bears have reportedly given Ryan Poles a new contract through 2029, putting him on the same path as Ben Johnson.
If Ryan Poles wasn’t to blame for 15-36 Bears record then who was? - Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears - The Bears are either pinning all blame on Matt Eberflus or whoever decided he should stay in 2024 because there’s no other explanation when Ryan Poles is given a new contract.
Wire: Bears shuttle ending at Millennium Park garages - Chicago Sun-Times - Shuttle services to and from Soldier Field on game days for cash parking customers will remain available at McCormick Place Lot B and Grant Park North.
Details of Ben Johnson’s ‘Stumblebum’ play revealed on ‘Quarterback’ - Bears Wire USA Today - In a clip narrated by Goff, he explains the origin of “Stumblebum,” where he and running back Jahmyr Gibbs pretend to stumble in order to draw the eyes of linebacker T.J. Edwards as tight end Sam LaPorta got behind him and broke free for an easy touchdown.
Bears’ Cole Kmet maintains respect from NFL execs despite Colson Loveland buzz - Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears - Kmet has his fans around the NFL. He received an ‘honorable mention’ tag and was ranked just outside the league’s top 10 tight ends.
Bears Weekly Podcast: Drew Dalman on learning new offense - ChicagoBears.com - Offensive lineman Drew Dalman and running back Ian Wheeler join hosts Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer and Jim Miller.
Bears 2025 position preview: Offensive Line - ChicagoBears.com - The new-look Bears offensive line features three veterans — guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson along with center Drew Dalman — that they acquired during the offseason.
Lieser: Bears sign GM Ryan Poles to contract extension, setting him on same timeline as coach Ben Johnson: source - Chicago Sun-Times - Bears president Kevin Warren has been steady in his confidence in general manager Ryan Poles even amid turbulence for the team, and he’s backing that up with a substantial commitment.
Hammond, Wiederer: GM Ryan Poles gets contract extension though 2029 - Chicago Tribune - The Chicago Bears reportedly have given GM Ryan Poles a contract extension. The deal means Poles and new coach Ben Johnson will be under contract through the 2029 season.
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4 NFL coaches on the hot seat in 2025 you might not expect - SBNation.com - If things go south in South Beach, McDaniel, who is 28-23 in the regular season and 0-2 in the postseason as Miami’s coach,...
