Ryan Pace named next Chicago Bears general manager

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Bears have hired Ryan Pace to become the team's next general manager, officials announced Thursday.

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Pace comes to the Bears after spending 14 seasons with the New Orleans Saints managing pro scouting and player personnel. During his time with the Saints, the team won its first Super Bowl title in 2010, made it to two NFC Championship games and reached the playoffs five times.

A native of Flower Mound, Texas, Pace played collegiate football at Eastern Illinois University from 1995-1999.