Bears General Manager Ryan Poles traded down from the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft to the ninth overall pick, and he’s pleased with what he got in return. But he was considering a more complex scenario that might have given the Bears an even greater return. Poles told Peter King in Football [more] … [Read more...] about Bears mulled trading down with Texans from 1 to 2, then trading down again with Panthers
Scott Fitterer: Panthers “have conviction” on top QBs, still going through process
The Panthers now have the top pick in the NFL Draft and the guy who swung the deal to get them to that spot says the team has not settled on a choice. General Manager Scott Fitterer had his first press conference on Monday since trading wide receiver DJ Moore and four draft picks to [more] … [Read more...] about Scott Fitterer: Panthers “have conviction” on top QBs, still going through process
DJ Moore: Everybody can reach a new level now that I’m with the Bears
The Bears got a primary target for Justin Fields when they acquired receiver DJ Moore from the Panthers as part of the deal for the No. 1 overall pick. But as much as Moore may aid in Fields’ development, the receiver said during his introductory press conference on Thursday that he’ll be an asset for [more] … [Read more...] about DJ Moore: Everybody can reach a new level now that I’m with the Bears
Ryan Poles on trading No. 1 pick: When you feel comfortable with return, you pull the trigger
Before Bears General Manager Ryan Poles agreed to trade the first overall pick to the Panthers last week, he told Peter King that a team would “have to go above and beyond” in order to pull off a deal ahead of free agency. The Panthers’ offer of the No. 9 pick, the 61st pick, a [more] … [Read more...] about Ryan Poles on trading No. 1 pick: When you feel comfortable with return, you pull the trigger
Bears sign defensive tackle Andrew Billings
The Bears are adding some beef to their run defense. Free agent defensive tackle Andrew Billings has agreed to a one-year contract with the Bears, his agents announced. The 6-foot-1, 311-pound Billings has spent time with the Bengals, Browns, Dolphins, Chiefs and Raiders. Last year in Las Vegas he started 14 games. Billings doesn’t rush [more] … [Read more...] about Bears sign defensive tackle Andrew Billings