The Chicago Bears and general manager Ryan Poles have reportedly agreed to a contract extension. Poles took on the position of general manager in 2022 and will continue to serve until 2029.

The Bears and general manager Ryan Poles reportedly agreed to a five-year contract extension. The extension matches the five-year deal of new head coach Ben Johnson. CHICAGO - The Chicago Bears and general manager Ryan Poles have agreed to a contract extension that keeps him with the team through the 2029 season, according to a report.

From an organizational standpoint, having your GM and coach in lockstep contractually does make things a bit more structured. That said, the Bears are 15-36 over the course of Poles' tenure, so this extension is a bit of a leap of faith by the franchise.