One more splash move is now staring Ryan Poles in the face before free agency
Why not?
As the Chicago Bears prepare for the start of free agency and the new league year, general manager Ryan Poles has already been at work, completing several moves ahead of time.
In conjunction with re-signing some of their own free agents, including a pair of special teams standouts, the Bears also went out and made a couple of trades and an additional signing this past week.
Poles kicked off this past week by trading for guard Jonah Jackson. A day later, he shocked the NFL when the Bears dealt for two-time All Pro guard Joe Thuney.
In addition, Chicago brought in one of Ben Johnson’s old friends in tight end Durham Smythe to help on the blocking front.
And now, Poles could go out and make one more gigantic move before the official start of free agency.
On Friday, the Washington Commanders officially released defensive tackle Jonathan Allen after failing to find a trade partner for the veteran.
Jonathan Allen is worth the risk for Ryan Poles and the Bears
Last year was somewhat of a down season for Allen, who missed half the regular season with a torn pectoral. Still, at 30 years old, he offers the Bears a perfect compliment to Andrew Billings, who is the team’s primary run stuffer up front.
