Chicago Bears fans hope that GM Ryan Poles has another trick or two up his sleeve before training camp begins. The team’s need for an established edge rusher has players like Yannick Ngakoue on everyone’s shortlist. But the business side of football is tricky, and there may not be a meeting of the minds between Poles and the veteran free agents.
Disappointing? Sure. But the Bears won’t have to wait long after the 2023 season concludes to power up their pass rush.
The 2024 NFL Draft will offer several quality defensive line and edge prospects who should be in striking distance for the Bears in the first round.
