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Bears Promote Jeff King to Assistant GM After Ian Cunningham’s Departure

The longtime personnel executive’s rise from intern to No. 2 reinforces continuity under GM Ryan Poles.

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Aug 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles plays catch on the sideline before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Chicago announced the promotion Thursday, placing King directly beneath Ryan Poles in the front office.
  • He fills the vacancy created when Ian Cunningham left to become the Atlanta Falcons’ general manager.
  • King joined the Bears as a scouting intern in 2015 and rose through pro scout, director of pro scouting (2020), co-director of player personnel (2022) and senior director of player personnel (2024).
  • A former NFL tight end, King played 108 games over seven seasons with the Panthers and Cardinals before moving into scouting.
  • Poles lauded King’s impact in a team statement, and King is expected to help guide free agency and 2026 NFL Draft preparations.