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As NFL rosters take shape ahead of the 2025 season, tough decisions aplenty loom across the NFC North. For the Detroit Lions, a team with playoff aspirations, roster cuts from divisional rivals could provide an opportunity to add depth and talent. Here’s one player from each NFC North opponent the Lions should keep a close eye on if released.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 29

71 days until Bears 2025 season: Should Ryan Bates be a trade candidate?

One of Ryan Poles' first roster moves as general manager of the Chicago Bears was to try to sign restricted free agent Ryan Bates, a guard for the Buffalo Bills.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Is a Recent Bears Trade Already at Risk of Backfiring?

The Chicago Bears have made bold moves to reshape their roster, but with that comes inevitable attrition. As the team transitions into a new phase under a retooled coaching staff and front office led by new head coach Ben Johnson, one position group stands out as particularly unsettled.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 18

Bears projected to move on from offensive lineman they traded for

At the end of training camp last year, Bears GM Ryan Poles claimed pride in the offensive line, believing it had the best depth of any of his teams since he took over in 2022.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / May 29

2024 Rearview Mirror: Ryan Bates Trade

In this series, we look back at the biggest moves from a year ago and review how they have panned out up to this point. Last offseason, Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears made plenty of moves hoping to set up the franchise for years to come.

Bills trade up to select DT Deone Walker

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 / 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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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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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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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, 2024

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, 2024

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 / On Tap Sports Net / November 19, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 8, 2024

Bears Activating OL Ryan Bates From Injured Reserve

Bears HC Matt Eberflus said they are activating OL Ryan Bates from injured reserve, per Kevin Fishbain. Bates was designated to return a little over a week ago. Bates, 27, wound up going undrafted out of Penn State back in 2019.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 30, 2024

Bears Designate OL Ryan Bates To Return

The Chicago Bears have designated OL Ryan Bates to return from injured reserve, per Kevin Fishbain. This opens a three-week window for him to practice with the team before he has to be added to the active roster. Bates, 27, wound up going undrafted out of Penn State back in 2019.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / September 14, 2024

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 / Chicago Bears on SI / July 26, 2024

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