Bears GM and Coach Optimistic About NFC North Title Despite Injuries

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson remain confident in their title defense despite roster injuries.

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Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles stated that the team is still capable of defending the NFC North title despite trading 2023 second-round draft pick Gervon Dexter and suffering injuries to key players during training camp. ^[1] On September 1, 2026, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles traded defensive lineman Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons. ^[2] Bears head coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles identified quarterback Caleb Williams' development in his second season as the major reason for their optimism, noting his transition from a tentative first year to a more composed and joyful playing style. ^[3] Ryan Poles said he is hopeful for cornerback Kyler Gordon's return despite the player missing all of training camp due to an offseason calf injury and having missed 14 regular-season games the previous year with a groin injury. ^[4] The trade sent Gervon Dexter to the Falcons in exchange for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round draft pick. ^[5]

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On September 1, 2026, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles traded defensive lineman Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons. · Yahoo! Sports

Bears head coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles identified quarterback Caleb Williams' development in his second season as the major reason for their optimism, noting his transition from a tentative first year to a more composed and joyful playing style. · Winnipeg Free Press

Ryan Poles said he is hopeful for cornerback Kyler Gordon's return despite the player missing all of training camp due to an offseason calf injury and having missed 14 regular-season games the previous year with a groin injury. · Winnipeg Free Press

The trade sent Gervon Dexter to the Falcons in exchange for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round draft pick. · Yahoo! Sports

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