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Bears president Kevin Warren has been steady in his confidence in general manager Ryan Poles even amid turbulence for the team, and he’s backing that up with a substantial commitment.
The Bears agreed to a contract extension with general manager Ryan Poles on Friday, a source said, and now he and new coach Ben Johnson are on matching timelines through the 2029 season. Poles was widely believed to be nearing the end of his contract just as Johnson was beginning a five-year deal, creating potential instability that Warren sought to eliminate.