The Chicago Bears have agreed to a five-year contract extension with general manager Ryan Poles, keeping him with the team through the 2029 season. Poles, who was hired in January 2022, has overseen a comprehensive rebuild of the franchise, including a notable trade of the No. 1 overall pick in 2023 to the Carolina Panthers, which positioned the Bears to select quarterback Caleb Williams in the subsequent draft. The extension also aligns Poles with new head coach Ben Johnson, who was hired this offseason and will be under contract for the same duration. Despite Poles' tenure marked by a 15-36 record, a .275 winning percentage, no playoff appearances, no division titles, and finishing last in the division twice, the Bears have opted to maintain continuity in their leadership as they continue their rebuilding process. The team has not made the playoffs since 2020 and last won a playoff game in 2010 when they reached the NFC Championship.