Coach Ben Johnson and his staff figure to have a say in matters, too. They have worked with Poles the last two weeks in acquiring offensive linemen Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson and Drew Dalman, defensive linemen Dayo Odeyingbo and Grady Jarrett and backup tight end Durham Smythe.

The Bears fixed some issues with their roster, but they're still counting on quarterback Caleb Williams and coach Ben Johnson to lift them to the level of the rest of the NFC North.

We won’t know if Poles crushed the offseason until he crushes the actual season—or until he gets crushed—but for now, it looks like he's earning his paycheck.

After two big trades for guards, there's still plenty for Poles to accomplish in free agency. Here's a look at his options.

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Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles was one of the busiest GMs in the NFL on Day 1 of 2025 NFL free agency, and his moves are receiving praise across the league.