The Bears have hired executive director of player personnel Ryan Poles to be their new general manager, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Tuesday.
Poles, 36, spent 13 seasons in the Chiefs’ front office after a successful collegiate career as an offensive lineman for Boston College. He signed with the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He had also been considered to be a top candidate for the Vikings’ general manager opening, but it appears the Bears will be his NFC North landing spot.
Prior to being promoted to executive director of player personnel, Poles served as the assistant director of player personnel from 2018 to 2021.