The Chicago Bears have officially promoted Jeff King to the position of Assistant General Manager, the team announced on Thursday. The news was first reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Jeff King has been a staple of the Bears front office for over a decade. Prior to this promotion, he served as the team's Co-Director of Player Personnel. A former NFL tight end who played seven seasons with the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals, King joined the Bears scouting department in 2011 and has steadily climbed the organizational ladder.
In his new role as Assistant General Manager, Jeff King will work closely with General Manager Ryan Poles to oversee roster construction, scouting operations, and player evaluation. This move highlights the organization's trust in King's talent evaluation skills as the franchise enters a pivotal offseason focused on building a competitive roster around their core pieces.
The promotion is part of a broader effort by the Chicago Bears to solidify their executive leadership. King’s experience as both a player and a high-level scout provides a unique perspective to the front office as they prepare for the upcoming NFL Draft and free agency period.
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