The Chicago Bears have rewarded general manager Ryan Poles with a contract extension that will keep him with the team for the next five seasons, per multiple reports. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday afternoon and registered as somewhat surprising timing as the Bears prepare to report to training camp later this month.

Ryan Poles first joined the Chicago Bears as general manager in the 2022 offseason, following the ousting of former GM Ryan Pace and debuted to mixed reviews. H

Poles, who was hired in 2022, is under contract through 2029, according to ESPN, lining him up with new head coach Ben Johnson.