Breaking down the Bears' need for an edge rusher in the draft, who they could get to best fit the need and whether it needs to be a priority for GM Ryan Poles.

Getting a player who can be, as Poles described, disruptive as Odeyingbo is, that will allow defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to put him in different positions to maximize his success. Although he's mainly slotted at defensive end, Poles said they will play Odeyingbo in different spots on the line when the timing is right.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles gave hints about the team's plans to take offensive and defensive linemen in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles spoke at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday with the team preparing for a busy offseason. That offseason began with the hiring of highly-coveted and respected Ben Johnson, who spent the past three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the high-powered Detroit Lions, as head coach.

In an effort to take their quarterback Caleb Williams to the next level, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles believes Ben Johnson is going to tear it all down and build from scratch.

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

With the 2025 league year officially underway, the Chicago Bears have been busy in free agency, signing multiple big-name free agents in an effort to shore up the defense under new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.