The Chicago Bears have hired Kansas City Chiefs executive director of player personnel Ryan Poles as their next general manager, the team announced Tuesday night.
Poles was a finalist for three of the NFL's four general manager openings this month. In addition to the Bears, he had a second interview with the New York Giants, who ultimately hired Buffalo Bills executive Joe Schoen. Poles also canceled further interviews with the Minnesota Vikings after deciding to take the Bears job.
Poles was in his first season as the Chiefs' executive director of player personnel and his 13th with the franchise.