The Latest Breaking News from Ryan Poles

Smith wasn’t part of the problem — just the opposite. He’s a top-tier defensive weapon just beginning his prime at 25, and there’s no question about how good and versatile he is after the last five seasons. He could have been the centerpiece of coach Matt Eberflus’ defense for years.

The Bears now has nine draft picks in the 2023 NFL draft after the Roquan Smith trade. Here's an updated look at Chicago's picks by round:

The linebacker conducted a “hold-in” at the start of the season after he and new general manager Ryan Poles couldn’t hammer out a contract extension. He then demanded a trade, issuing a public statement that said the first-year GM was not negotiating in good faith.

Plus, a look at Eddie Jackson’s turnover tenacity and more offensive-line shuffling.

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Cowboys LB Micah Parsons says he's faster than Bears QB Justin Fields, and "he knows it too."

Even after the thrilling win over the Patriots, this is still a rebuild. And Poles is a realist. That’s a key distinction between him and his predecessor, Ryan Pace. Seeing clearly, rather than seeing what you want, is essential to the job.

Here's a collection of all of the grades for the Bears' trade of Robert Quinn, where most experts loved the move for Chicago.

Bears GM Ryan Poles on trading Robert Quinn: "My job is to do what’s best for this organization not only now, but in the future."