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The Latest Breaking News from Roquan Smith

Report: Roquan Smith Won’t Go to Training Camp Amid Contract Talks

The star linebacker reportedly hasn’t received an offer anywhere close to what he’s looking for.

Sports Illustrated

Bears LB Roquan Smith a question mark for training camp because of contract status

It has long seemed a like a sure thing that the Bears would sign Smith to a contract extension, but it has bubbled into a significant concern.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears fans aren’t happy that Roquan Smith is holding out of camp due to his contract

Bears fans are not happy that Roquan Smith is reportedly holding out of training camp until he gets a new deal.

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Bears LB Roquan Smith holding out of training camp due to contract situation

The Bears will be without their best player when they kick off training camp as LB Roquan Smith holds out due to his contract situation.

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Will Bears arrow be pointing up or down after 2022? Our annual test of fans’ optimism

With the Bears in rebuild mode under new general manager Ryan Poles, it seems like they can only go up from here. But it’s the Bears — you just never know.

Chicago Sun-Times

1st-and-10: It’s time for Jaquan Brisker to play football

Players deserve to cash in on early success more than the NFL currently allows. But holding out to get more in that first contract is generally counter-productive — for the player and the team. With an opportunity to start as a rookie, there’s value in being there from Day 1.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ranking the 10 most important Bears of 2022

The slog is starting. After rookies report to Halas Hall on Saturday and veterans on Tuesday, the Bears will begin training camp for a season that seems destined to leave them near the bottom of the standings and the top of the draft order.

Chicago Sun-Times

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30 Most Important Bears of 2022: No. 5 Roquan Smith

At No. 5 in our 30 Most Important Bears is linebacker Roquan Smith, who is now the unquestioned leader of the defense

USA Today Sports Media Group

Madden 23: Roquan Smith, Robert Quinn lead way for Bears in linebacker, edge rusher ratings

Madden 23 released their LB and EDGE grades where Roquan Smith and Robert Quinn led the way for the Bears. But did they get it right?

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Bears’ Pace-era holdovers have plenty to prove

Offensive tackle Teven Jenkins — the Bears’ top draft pick in 2021 — was a foundation piece under previous general manager Ryan Pace. But he’s already on shaky ground entering the first training camp under Ryan Poles after being demoted in OTAs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears GM Ryan Poles looks for building blocks; Ryan Pace didn’t leave him much

The Bears have just three players who have proved they’ll be part of their future. Other than that, there are many hopefuls who need to solidify their status this season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears LB Roquan Smith impressing coaches with command of new defense

Smith has been every bit as advertised to new coach Matt Eberflus and defensive coordinator Alan Williams.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rookie LT Braxton Jones gets his shot at Bears OTA

Coach Matt Eberflus said the Bears will be mixing and matching to find the best five offensive-line starters. On Wednesday, Jones, a fifth-round pick from Southern Utah, played with the first-team offense, with Larry Borom at right tackle.

Chicago Sun-Times

CBS Sports isn’t high on Bears defense heading into 2022

CBS Sports doesn't think this Bears defense is likely to be a top 10 unit in 2022.

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Bears players currently set for free agency after 2022 season

Here's a quick look at the Bears' free agents following the 2022 season, including Roquan Smith and David Montgomery.

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Bears LB Roquan Smith lands on NFL’s All-Paid Team of Tomorrow

NFL.com believes Bears LB Roquan Smith is about to land a lucrative extension.

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Bears offseason doesn’t rank worst in NFL

According to ESPN's Bill Barnwell, the Bears didn't have the worst offseason in the NFL. But they didn't have the best either.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jaylon Johnson running with 2nd team, but coach says not to ‘read into that’

Third-year cornerback Jaylon Johnson is one of the three building blocks the Bears have on their roster. Tuesday, though, he was running with the second-team defense.

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Contract talks between Bears, Roquan Smith expected to heat up this summer

Bears LB Roquan Smith is about to get paid.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bears’ 2022 schedule reveal is just a drop in the bucket

The Bears highlighted their own players in their 2022 schedule reveal video. But does it hold up compared to the competition or spill over?

Chicago Sun-Times

Matt Eberflus doesn’t have everything, but he has enough to make Bears’ defense good

Eberflus has at least three stars on defense: Roquan Smith, Jaylon Johnson and Robert Quinn. It’s on him to broaden that core by turning Eddie Jackson around and making the most of his two rookie defensive backs.

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Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman gives Georgia WR George Pickens his endorsement

#Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman shared his thoughts on UGA WR George Pickens and the impact he'll have in the NFL.

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Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman reflects on his 2019 NFL draft experience

#Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman joined a special NFL-hosted Twitter space and reflected on his 2019 NFL draft experience. | from @EdEastonJr

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears miss Khalil Mack: ‘I learned a lot from him’

The Bears’ trade of Khalil Mack to the Chargers caught his teammates off guard. They still don’t seem to have recovered.

Chicago Sun-Times

LB Roquan Smith ‘absolutely’ envisions staying with Bears on contract extension

This should be an easy deal to make. Both sides have said they want to work something out, and Bears GM Ryan Poles ideally wants it done before the season starts.

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