The Chicago Bears defeated the Cleveland Browns 21-20 on Saturday night to end the preseason a perfect 3-0. It was all the more encouraging considering Chicago’s starters played the first half, including quarterback Justin Fields.
But one starter who didn’t suit up against the Browns was star linebacker Roquan Smith, who called off his “hold-in” last week. Head coach Matt Eberflus said earlier in the week that Smith was expected to play in the preseason finale. But Smith wasn’t in uniform during warm-ups.
