Ryan Poles explains why Bears moved on from Kiran Amegadjie
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Ryan Poles explains why Bears moved on from Kiran Amegadjie
Aug 22, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bears offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie (72) after a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Alyssa Barbieri, Bears Wire·Bears Wire
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Chicago Bearsgeneral manager Ryan Poles has had his share of hits and misses in his four-year tenure, and there have been some noticeable draft misses, including former third-round tackleKiran Amegadjie.
TheBearswaived Amegadjie as part of roster cuts, and he became the latest failed draft pick for Poles and second this summer -- they traded former second-round defensive tackleGervon Dexterto theAtlanta Falcons. Amegadjie got off to a tough start in Chicago as he dealt with an injury that carried over into his rookie season, and when he saw the field, it was a disaster. Although it didn't help when he was thrown to the wolves against theMinnesota Vikingsin 2024.
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Amegadjie had the opportunity to win the starting left tackle job in each of the last two summers, and he failed to take advantage both years. Poles discussed the decision to part ways with Amegadjie after just two seasons, noting he failed to bring consistency to the table.
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WR Jahdae Walker
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TE Colston Loveland
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CB Josh Blackwell
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S Xavier Woods
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S Cam Lewis
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S Skyler Thomas
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K Cairo Santos
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P Tory Taylor
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TE Colston Loveland
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TE Cole Kmet
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Bears vs. Bengals: Photos from Chicago's Week 2 preseason loss
TE Sam Roush
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(Steve Roberts, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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(Mike Dinovo, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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(Mike Dinovo, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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(Mike Dinovo, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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(Joseph Maiorana, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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S Cam Lewis
(Mike Dinovo, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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S Skyler Thomas
(Katie Stratman, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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K Cairo Santos
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LS Beau Gardner
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"I would go back to the room and the competition," Poles said. "I had a good conversation with him at the end. It really just wasn't a level of consistency that we were looking for."
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Bears attempted to trade Amegadjie before roster cutdown, and they failed to find any suitors. That was evident when Amegadjie cleared the waiver wire before signing with thePhiladelphia Eagleson their practice squad.
Now, Chicago appears content to roll withBraxton Jonesuntil last year's second-round pickOzzy Trapilois ready to go as he ramps up after a quick recovery from a ruptured patellar tendon suffered back in January's wild-card win overthe Green Bay Packers. Perhaps a change of scenery will do Amegadjie good, and he'll get another chance to prove himself.
