The Chicago Bears didn’t make the big splash fans were hoping for — but they did make the move they needed. Ryan Poles trades for DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, adding a former first-round pick to a defensive line that just lost Dayo Odeyingbo to a torn Achilles. Chicago also tried to land Jets pass rusher Jermaine Johnson, but the second-round asking price was too steep.

On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down why this wasn’t a “headline” deadline… and why that’s actually the right call for a team that still needs draft capital to rebuild the core.

We also dive into:

✅ Ben Johnson’s detailed breakdown of QB Caleb Williams’ midseason progress

✅ C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s instant impact after just one week in the system

✅ Where the Bears rank statistically entering Week 10 — the good, the bad, and the surprising

This is a big-picture episode for fans who want to understand where Chicago truly stands and how each piece fits into the long-term plan. Stick around — there’s a lot more here than just the trade.

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