The Latest Breaking News from Roquan Smith

According to SI's Albert Breer, the Bears and Roquan Smith are still far apart when it comes to hammering out a contract extension.

The Bears are getting one veteran back on the practice field — though it’s not Roquan Smith.

Here’s a look at the Bears’ 90-man roster — and predictions for who makes the final 53-man lineup on Aug. 30:

Whenever Roquan Smith returns to the field, he won’t be the one relaying in the Bears’ defensive plays in the huddle. Defensive coordinator Alan Williams said Saturday the team gives that responsibility to the middle linebacker in their scheme.

Roquan Smith missing from the Bear's training camp...

The Bears would be wise not to make Smith any angrier.

CHICAGO — A little before 9 a.m. Wednesday, the Chicago Bears officially placed linebacker Roquan Smith on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, a somewhat peculiar roster move that came a day after general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus acknowledged Smith’s contract dismay and the possibility it…

Here's a quick breakdown of each move the Bears made to open training camp, including placing LB Roquan Smith on the PUP list.

The Bears put star linebacker Roquan Smith on the Physically Unable to Perform list about an hour-and-a-half before holding their first practice.