Trending Now - Bears GM Ryan Poles Discusses Trade Talks and Team Insights
WHO:
Ryan Poles, General Manager of the Chicago Bears
Coby Bryant, safety, formerly with the Seattle Seahawks
Devin Bush, linebacker, formerly with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, and Cleveland Browns
Garrett Bradbury, center, formerly with the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots
Jedrick Wills Jr., offensive tackle, formerly with the Cleveland Browns
DJ Moore, wide receiver, traded to the Buffalo Bills
Montez Sweat, defensive end for the Chicago Bears
Maxx Crosby, defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders
Dennis Allen, defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears
WHAT:
The Bears acquired eight new players during the first two days of the 2026 league year.
Poles confirmed the trade for center Garrett Bradbury and signings of linebacker Devin Bush, safety Coby Bryant, defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, cornerback Cam Lewis, receiver/return specialist Kalif Raymond, defensive end Kentavius Street, and offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr.
Coby Bryant recorded 227 tackles, seven interceptions, 17 pass breakups, and seven forced fumbles in 57 games over four seasons.
Devin Bush has 524 tackles, 33 tackles-for-loss, 7.0 sacks, five interceptions, four forced fumbles, and six fumble recoveries in seven NFL seasons.
Bradbury was selected 18th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft and started all 17 games for the Patriots in the previous season.
The Bears had $6.8 million in cap space after finalizing their acquisitions.
The Raiders were asking for two first-round picks for Maxx Crosby, which the Bears declined to pay.
The Bears finished with the seventh-fewest sacks in the NFL last season.
WHERE:
Halas Hall, the Chicago Bears' facility
Chicago, Illinois
Las Vegas, Nevada (for the Raiders)
WHEN:
The media session with Ryan Poles took place on Thursday, March 12th, 2026.
The Bears acquired new players on March 11th and 12th, 2026.
The trade talks for Maxx Crosby occurred in March 2026.
WHY:
Poles aimed to enhance the Bears' roster to become a championship-caliber team.
The Bears needed to replace Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman after his unexpected retirement.
HOW:
Poles monitored trade situations and engaged in discussions regarding potential acquisitions.
The Bears executed trades and signings to improve team speed and explosiveness.
(UPDATED March 13, 2026 19:18 UTC)
The Chicago Bears made significant moves to bolster their roster, acquiring eight new players over the past two days, including center Garrett Bradbury and linebacker Devin Bush. General Manager Ryan Poles confirmed the signings of safety Coby Bryant, defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, and offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr., among others, as the team aims to enhance its competitiveness after finishing with the seventh-fewest sacks in the NFL last season. Despite engaging in trade talks for Maxx Crosby, the Bears opted not to meet the Raiders' request for two first-round picks, instead focusing on improving team speed and explosiveness at Halas Hall in Chicago.