Training camp doesn’t officially begin for the Chicago Bears until Tuesday, but one prominent player is reportedly planning on sitting out of practices until he gets paid.
Star linebacker Roquan Smith is not expected to participate in training camp this week in an effort to get a fair contract extension, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport. Smith, who does not have an agent, has reportedly not received an offer that’s close to his liking and will hold out of camp. All players are scheduled to report to Halas Hall on Tuesday.
#Bears All-Pro LB Roquan Smith will not be participating in training camp when veteran report tomorrow, sources say, because of his contract situation. Smith has not yet received an offer he would remotely consider, thus he’ll wait.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 25, 2022
