It's unclear what about 27-year-old offensive guard Ryan Bates piqued the interest of Ryan Poles. The Bears general manager tried to bring Bates into the fold as a restricted free agent in 2022 ...

According to Over the Cap, Bates' remaining contract is two years for $8 million.Bates is slated to have salary cap hit of $4 million both in 2024 and 2025. Chicago is sitting in a prime position ...