The Chicago Bears have rewarded general manager Ryan Poles with a contract extension that will keep him with the team for the next five seasons, per multiple reports. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday afternoon and registered as somewhat surprising timing as the Bears prepare to report to training camp later this month.

The Chicago Bears were one of the movers and shakers throughout the offseason, and it has now resulted in general manager Ryan Poles receiving an extension. Poles, who is entering his fourth season on the job after being hired in 2022,

Despite winning just 15 games in his 3-year tenure as GM, Ryan Poles has apparently earned the full faith and trust of the Chicago Bears organization.