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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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

Bears GM Ryan Poles would be smart to wait before going all in on Justin Fields

He should keep the same emotional distance from the quarterback as he has from the rest of the roster he inherited.

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Bears GM Ryan Poles releases statement on Larry Ogunjobi

The Bears are not signing DT Larry Ogunjobi after he failed a physical. Here's what GM Ryan Poles had to say:

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Bears nix deal with DT Larry Ogunjobi after failed physical, shift to DT Justin Jones

GM Ryan Poles called it a difficult and emotional situation, but necessary for, “protecting the Chicago Bears.”

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Bears agree to terms with Packers OL Lucas Patrick

Bears GM Ryan Poles has secured his first offensive lineman in free agency as Chicago is expected to sign former Packer Lucas Patrick.

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Another quiet day in free agency as Bears GM Ryan Poles seems to keep eye on future

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

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Bears get DT for 4-3 in former Bengal Larry Ogunjobi

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.

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Chiefs executive Trey Koziol leaving to join Ryan Poles with Bears

#Chiefs Assistant Director of College Scouting Trey Koziol joining #Bears under Ryan Poles as Co-Director of Player Personnel.

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Bears free agent primer: Analyzing their needs, money and more

Starting at 11 a.m. Monday, the Bears’ new general manager — and the other 31 around the league — will be allowed to negotiate with agents of soon-to-be free agents. They can agree to deals and then, when the league year starts Wednesday at 3 p.m., sign them.

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Bears transaction tracker: Who’s coming and going in free agency

Monitoring new Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ moves.

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Bears have sixth-most salary cap space ahead of free agency

With free agency just a few days away, the Bears are sitting in good shape with the salary cap.

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6 moves Bears GM Ryan Poles could make next as fire sale continues

Bears GM Ryan Poles has had a busy couple of days with cuts and a massive trade of Khalil Mack. Here's what he could do next:

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Twitter reacts to Bears releasing defensive tackle Eddie Goldman

It's a fire sale in Chicago as Eddie Goldman becomes the latest Bears cap casualty. See how Twitter is reacting to Ryan Poles' latest move.

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Twitter reacts to Bears releasing running back Tarik Cohen

Bears GM Ryan Poles isn't messing around after Tarik Cohen becomes the first of several projected cuts.

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Grading the Bears’ trade of pass rusher Khalil Mack

It'll take awhile to fully evaluate the Khalil Mack trade as a whole, but here is our initial grade of Bears GM Ryan Poles' first big move.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ryan Poles started the Bears’ rebuild when he agreed to move Khalil Mack

Poles agreeing to trade a sure-fire Pro Football Hall of Famer in his first major Bears move is a bold, refreshingly cold-hearted move, considering the Bears made Mack the richest defensive player in history when they traded for him four years ago.

Chicago Tribune

Bears agree to trade Khalil Mack to Chargers for two draft picks

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears went all-in on pursuing a Super Bowl championship when they traded for Khalil Mack four years ago. Now, in new general manager Ryan Poles’ first big move, they are shipping out the edge rusher in the hopes of laying a foundation for the future.

Chicago Tribune

Bears trading Khalil Mack to Chargers for two draft picks

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears went all-in pursuing a Super Bowl championship when they traded for Khalil Mack four years ago. Now, in the first big move by new general manager Ryan Poles, they are shipping out the edge rusher in the hopes of laying a foundation for the future.

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Twitter reacts to Bears trading Khalil Mack to Chargers

Bears fans aren't loving Ryan Poles' first move as GM to trade Khalil Mack to the Chargers.

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Bears are trading star pass rusher Khalil Mack to Chargers

Bears GM Ryan Poles is making a splash trading star pass rusher Khalil Mack to the Chargers for "prime draft compensation."

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