What the numbers say about new Chicago Bear Joe Tryon-Shoyinka — and a challenging New York Giants D-line • Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles credits Ben Johnson with seeing ‘big picture’ as they navigated trade deadline
Chicago Bears Insider Thursday, November 6, 2025 | | |
| | | | | Good evening, Chicago. The Bears welcomed a new addition to the defensive line with Tuesday’s trade with the for edge Joe Tryon-Shoyinka. General manager Ryan Poles said Tryon-Shoyinka should be ready to play Sunday, and coach Ben Johnson likely will need all the pass rush help he
can get against the Giants and rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, who has revolutionized the offense since taking the helm from Russell Wilson in Week 4. “You talk about a really talented group, who since they made the quarterback change, you can tell he’s really giving them a spark,” Johnson said. Stay connected with us all day: Sign up for our newsletters to get the latest news in your inbox. And you can follow us on social media: X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Threads. Not a Tribune subscriber? Here's our latest offer. | | | | Which Bears rookie skill-position player has impressed the most? Has Kyle Monangai earned more chances when D’Andre Swift is healthy? The Week 9 pressing questions. | | | | | What do the Chicago Bears like about Joe Tryon-Shoyinka? Here’s what the numbers say. Plus a look at a challenging New York Giants defensive line in Week 10. | | | | | Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles made calls on every imaginable player before the NFL trade deadline. Ultimately, he and coach Ben Johnson took a long-view approach. | | | | | The Indianapolis Colts went all-in. The Philadelphia Eagles were aggressive. The New York Jets looked to the future. | | | | | Edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka on joining the Chicago Bears: “I’m trying to just find my identity with this team and fit in where I can.” | | | | | What are the Chicago Bears getting in Joe Tryon-Shoyinka? Is signing Asante Samuel Jr. an option? And how many wins to make the playoffs? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly. | | | | | The Chicago Bears can celebrate another heart-stopping win, but Ben Johnson acknowledges they need more of a “killer mindset.” | | | |
