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Roquan Smith returns to Bears practice, ending his hold-in over contract negotiations

CHICAGO — After missing the first 15 practices of training camp because of contract discontent and requesting a trade earlier this month, Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith returned to the field Saturday at Halas Hall.

Chicago Tribune

Roquan Smith Returns to Bears Practice After Contract ‘Hold-in’

The standout linebacker rejoined his teammates less than two weeks after requesting a trade, saying he plans to “bet on myself” this season.

Sports Illustrated

Bears LB Roquan Smith talks contract negotiations, is focused on 2022 season

Bears star LB Roquan Smith says his focus has shifted to the 2022 season, but he hasn't closed the door on a return to Chicago.

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Bears LB Roquan Smith practices for first time at training camp

It was good news for the Bears defense as star linebacker Roquan Smith practiced for the first time this training camp on Saturday.

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LB Roquan Smith to play for Bears despite ‘busting my ass and not being rewarded’

Smith is in a contract standoff with the team and hasn’t participated in practice since the Bears reported for training camp last month.

Chicago Sun-Times

Matt Forte sounds off on Roquan Smith contract situation: ‘The Bears are definitely cheap’

Matt Forte hopes the Bears get a deal done with Roquan Smith. But Forte didn't hold back when it comes to the organization paying players.

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Backup’s injury shouldn’t affect Roquan Smith talks

The Bears have more than three weeks until their season opener against the 49ers.

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Chicago Bears dominate the Seattle Seahawks in a 27-11 win

SEATTLE — The Chicago Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-11 on Thursday night at Lumen Field. Here’s what you need to know about the game.

Chicago Tribune

Roquan Smith stands alone among his teammates

The disgruntled linebacker, who was on the sideline for the game against the Seahawks, is the lone “hold-in” remaining in the NFL after safety Derwin James signed a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension with the Chargers. Will that push the Bears to make a deal? Don’t count on it.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears LB Matt Adams questionable to return with shoulder injury

Bears LB Matt Adams suffered a shoulder injury against the Seahawks. His return is questionable.

USA Today Sports Media Group

With top players’ availability uncertain, Bears not making most of preseason

Roquan Smith will be in Seattle with the team, but won’t play. Tight end Cole Kmet and running back David Montgomery likely will return, but it’s unclear how long quarterback Justin Fields will play. And the full offensive line still hasn’t arrived.

Chicago Sun-Times

Halas Intrigue, Episode 229: On Ro, Teven and another preseason game

Teven Jenkins is a starter? Roquan Smith has a mystery agent? And how will Justin Fields fare against the Seahawks? The Sun-Times’ Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break it down.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dan Wiederer: As Roquan Smith’s contract strife with Bears drags on, it’s difficult to see how this might end. Or when.

CHICAGO — About 45 minutes into Chicago Bears' practice Tuesday at Halas Hall, linebacker Roquan Smith walked across Field 3 wearing a navy practice jersey and a white ballcap.

Chicago Tribune

Bears LB Roquan Smith will travel to Seattle for preseason game

Roquan Smith will make the trip to Seattle for the Bears' second preseason game, but he's not expected to play.

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Bears LB Roquan Smith will travel to Seattle, won’t play

The Bears’ circus will be a traveling one.

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MAQB: Bengals Let Burrow Control His Return to Training Camp

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears LB Roquan Smith continues ‘hold-in’ as memo issues warning

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.

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Everything you need to know about Saint Omni and the Roquan Smith situation

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

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Someone named Saint Omni has been contacting NFL teams about Roquan Smith

The Roquan Smith situation is getting weird.

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Bears rookie LB Jack Sanborn deserves playing time with the starters

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.

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Bears LB Roquan Smith lands at No. 84 on Top 100 Players of 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times

1st-and-10: Bears’ defense misses Roquan Smith, but ...

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.

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Broncos LB Jonas Griffith expected to miss 4-6 weeks with elbow injury

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

Tribune News Service

Pat Leonard: Shame on the Browns for enabling and playing Deshaun Watson

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Roquan Smith works out at Soldier Field, doesn’t play

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.

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