The Latest Breaking News from Roquan Smith

Bears HC Matt Eberflus said his starters will play the first half in the preseason finale against the Browns.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus anticipated Fields playing the entire first half.

Former Georgia Bulldogs Lawrence Cager and Javon Wims both made big plays in the second week on the NFL preseason

Roquan Smith and David Montgomery are both entering contract years with the Bears. But they couldn't have more different approaches.

Here are predictions for who will make the team.

The Bears running back could be in a similar situation next year as Roquan Smith is this year — looking for a long-term contract after establishing himself as a consistently productive player. But he was unfazed by Smith not getting the deal he was looking for.

If Roquan Smith wants to get the record-setting contract extension he so badly desires, he’ll have to cross off items on a list longer than Matt Nagy’s old play-call sheet.

What’s next now that the Bears linebacker has ended his hold-in?

The rookie general manager didn’t flinch when his best player held out and stood his ground after Roquan accused him of negotiating in bad faith. Now Poles has to earn the respect of a player he feels has disrespected him. “My loyalty lies with the City of Chicago,” Roquan said.

CHICAGO — After missing the first 15 practices of training camp because of contract discontent and requesting a trade earlier this month, Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith returned to the field Saturday at Halas Hall.

The standout linebacker rejoined his teammates less than two weeks after requesting a trade, saying he plans to “bet on myself” this season.