The Latest Breaking News from Roquan Smith

Cincinnati trusted its quarterback enough to let him take his time in recovering from his appendectomy. Plus, why Tuesday could be a big day for the QB trade market.

The NFL Management Council sent an email to all teams warning that a man named Saint Omni was contacting teams on the player’s behalf, a source confirmed. Because he is not an NFLPA-certified agent, Omni is prohibited from negotiating contracts or trades.

We did a deep dive on Saint Omni and his connection to Roquan Smith in what's become a weird situation in Chicago.

The Roquan Smith situation is getting weird.

Bears rookie LB Jack Sanborn has not only made a strong case for a roster spot, but he's earned more playing time...with the starters.

Bears LB Roquan Smith checked in at No. 84 on the Top 100 Players of 2022, which feels like too low a ranking.

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ easily went through the Bears’ first-team defense (well, most of it) for a touchdown Saturday, but that’s not going to increase the urgency to get Smith back on the field. Still, Bears GM Ryan Poles will be challenged to have this impasse end well.

Broncos linebacker Jonas Griffith is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a dislocated elbow.

It is no surprise that the Cleveland Browns, who paid Deshaun Watson $230 million guaranteed despite rampant sexual assault allegations, started him at quarterback in Friday night’s preseason-opening 24-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars — while Watson’s six-game suspension remains under appeal.

Smith, who demanded a trade Tuesday, did conditioning work with his teammates about two hours before kickoff of Saturday’s exhibition opener against the Chiefs.

As the Bears open the preseason against the Chiefs, Matt Eberflus is ready to coach his first NFL game.