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Bears Appeal NFL Ruling on Compensatory Draft Picks

4/2/2026

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  • The Chicago Bears are appealing the NFL's denial of two third-round compensatory draft picks.
  • Following the hiring of Ian Cunningham as the Falcons' General Manager, Bears officials including owner George McCaskey met with Commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss the issue.
  • The NFL contends Bears are ineligible for the picks because Matt Ryan is the primary football executive.
  • Ryan says Cunningham is the General Manager.