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The Bills have jumped up in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft in order to draft Kentucky defensive tackle Deone Walker. Buffalo sent the Nos. 132 and 169 overall picks — their original fourth and first compensatory pick in the fifth — to Chicago in order to swap with the Bears.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 20

Insider clarifies Chicago Bears offensive lineman’s 2025 role

The Chicago Bears took an aggressive approach to bolstering their offensive line, adding three new faces to the interior. However, the Bears still had some leftover talent from 2024’s blocking unit.

Chicago Bears News / Bleacher Nation / February 5

Chicago Bears 2024 Exit Interviews: Ryan Bates

The nightmare that was the 2024 Chicago Bears season is over. Before the transactional period starts and the roster changes begin, we will recap the seasons of most of the 53-man roster.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 22

Cutting veteran would give Bears' Ben Johnson 'quick cash'

Cutting offensive veteran would give Bears' Ben Johnson 'quick cash' for free-agency push

One of the key things the Chicago Bears must do in 2025 for new head coach Ben Johnson is to start fortifying the trenches immediately.

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Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

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Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Bears place lineman Ryan Bates on injured reserve

The Chicago Bears announced on Saturday that offensive lineman Ryan Bates has been placed on season-ending injured reserve ahead of the team's Week 16 matchup against the Detroit Lions.

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Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 21

Bears Place OL Ryan Bates On IR, Sign RB Darrynton Evans

Per Scott Bair, the Bears have placed OL Ryan Bates on injured reserve due to a concussion. In a corresponding move, the team signed RB Darrynton Evans to the active roster.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / December 20

Bears' Ryan Bates ruled out against Lions; 4 questionable to play

The Chicago Bears won't have offensive guard Ryan Bates available against the Detroit Lions on Sunday as he continues to deal with a concussion. It's the fifth consecutive game Bates will miss since Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers when he suffered the concussion.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / November 27

Bears vs Lions Injury Report: Chicago only lists two players as out

Full injury report for the Bears and Lions ahead of their Thanksgiving matchup. With the game tomorrow, the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions didn’t have their usual versions of practice this week.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / November 27

Bears rule out Hicks, Bates vs. Lions

The Chicago Bears have officially ruled out two players for their Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions. Chicago will be without safety Elijah Hicks and backup guard Ryan Bates.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Talk / November 25

Elijah Hicks, Ryan Bates only players listed on Bears injury report

The Bears have only two players on their first injury report of the short week. Defensive back Elijah Hicks (ankle) is listed as a non-participant while offensive lineman Ryan Bates (concussion) is listed as limited.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / November 19

Ryan Bates' Bizarre Journey with the Bears

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, but the Buffalo Bills matched the offer sheet, and the Bears were left to pivot.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / November 17

Bears Injury Update: Offensive Line Takes a Hit vs. Packers

The Chicago Bears offensive line became further depleted Sunday against the Green Bay Packers as guard Ryan Bates exited early with an injury. While the

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 9

Bears Officially Activate Ryan Bates and Add Two from Practice Squad

The Bears addressed their shaky offensive line injury situation with Saturday call-ups from the practice squad, while officially removing guard Ryan Bates from injured reserve.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / November 8

Bears to activate veteran OL

The Bears are dealing with several injury issues along the offensive line, but the unit will have a new contributor available for Week 10.

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Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / October 30

Bears designate OL Ryan Bates for return

Bates signed a two-year, $17M deal with the Bears this offseason, capitalizing on a league-wide explosion in the offensive guard market.

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Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / September 14

Bears lose offseason trade acquisition to injury

As the Bears prepare for a Week 2 trip to Houston, they will be doing so without a key depth piece.

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Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / September 14

Bears place G Ryan Bates (shoulder/elbow) on injured reserve

The Chicago Bears placed right guard Ryan Bates on the injured list on Saturday because of shoulder and elbow issues. He will miss at least the next four games, beginning with Sunday night's contest against the host Houston Texans.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 26

Landing Ryan Bates on Third Try Shows What Bears Think They Have

Aaron Kromer is one of the last names anyone might have expected to hear Friday when Bears centers spoke to the media for the first time since their starting battle began in camp.

NFL News / On Tap Sports Net / March 7, 2024

Be Prepared for Ryan Bates to Be Bears' Center

The Chicago Bears made their first major acquisition of the NFL offseason on Monday when the team sent a 2024 5th-round pick to the Buffalo Bills for OL Ryan Bates.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / March 6, 2024

Report: Chicago Bears may have been fleeced by Buffalo Bills for new center, 5th-round pick

A Chicago Bears insider suggested general manager Ryan Poles might have been fleeced by the Buffalo Bills in swapping a fifth-round pick for center Ryan Bates.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / March 6, 2024

Bills' Replacement for Ryan Bates Already on Roster

Alec Anderson will lose a teammate, but pick up a precious opportunity in the process. With the Buffalo Bills agreeing to trade offensive lineman Ryan Bates to the Chicago Bears for a 2024 fifth-round draft pick, an important reserve role is now available on offense and Anderson is a logical candidate to fill it.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Fanatics / March 5, 2024

Breaking Down the Ryan Bates Trade

On Monday night, the Buffalo Bills announced a trade that will send OL Ryan Bates to the Chicago Bears for a 2024 fifth-round pick. Bates became an expensive backup for the Bills, as he signed a four year/$17M deal with Buffalo two years ago.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 4, 2024