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 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.

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.