Last month, the NFL announced that the Chicago Bears would not receive compensatory draft picks for losing Assistant General Manager Ian Cunningham to the Atlanta Falcons, as his promotion was deemed lateral. Despite this, Bears Team President Kevin Warren, along with other executives, met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to appeal the decision, asserting their entitlement to the picks. While the 2026 NFL Draft is approaching, the likelihood of receiving a pick seems slim, though a unique consideration for a future pick in 2027 remains possible. The Bears argue that Cunningham’s role at the Falcons aligns more closely with that of a primary decision-maker, potentially prompting a reevaluation of the Rooney Rule’s language.
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