ESPN sources: the Bears and general manager Ryan Poles have reached agreement on a contract extension that ties him to Chicago for the next five years, through the 2029 season. Poles had two years remaining on his old deal, but now the Bears have him and new head coach Ben Johnson both under contract for a matching five seasons.

The Chicago Bears and general manager Ryan Poles have reached agreement on a contract extension that locks him up for the future.

The Chicago Bears are reportedly creating more franchise alignment and have agreed to a new five-year contract extension with general manager Ryan Poles.