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Bears LB Roquan Smith requests trade

Star linebacker Roquan Smith has formally requested a trade from the Bears, according to Ian Rapoport.

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7 Bears who impressed during the second week of training camp

The second week of Bears training camp is in the books. Here's a look at the standouts from the last six practices.

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Bear Necessities: Matt Adams, Joe Thomas battling at SAM linebacker

Bears veterans Matt Adams and Joe Thomas have been two standouts during training camp, and they're competing for the SAM linebacker job.

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Bears unfazed by linebacker Roquan Smith’s absence

The Bears aren’t panicking as the All-Pro linebacker’s “hold-in” reached 13 days and 10 practices, and they probably don’t have to in the midst of a rebuild.

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4 bold predictions for the Bears defense in 2022

Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their bold predictions for the defense heading into the 2022 season.

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First impressions: Bears training camp breakdown

Will Justin Fields be better in Luke Getsy’s offense than he was in Matt Nagy’s? How much are the Bears missing Roquan Smith? A player of intrigue, a key red flag and the best newcomer. Mark Potash analyzes the first week of training camp under Matt Eberflus.

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SI:AM | Checking in on NFL Training Camps

The Steelers’ QB battle, the most notable injuries and other things to pay attention to as the preseason begins.

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Bear Necessities: Too early to start worrying about offense’s struggles

The Bears offense has been struggling over the last few practices. But it's too soon to worry as we're just 6 practices into training camp.

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Bears offense struggling, but ‘there is an urgency to get it right’

This isn’t Mitch Trubisky being tormented by Khalil Mack and Akiem Hicks. This is Fields facing a watered-down defense without its leader and best player, Roquan Smith. And it’s happened on two straight days.

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Albert Breer on Bears LB Roquan Smith contract extension: ‘They definitely got a ways to go’

According to SI's Albert Breer, the Bears and Roquan Smith are still far apart when it comes to hammering out a contract extension.

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Bears activate safety Dane Cruikshank

The Bears are getting one veteran back on the practice field — though it’s not Roquan Smith.

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1st-and-10: Bears’ defense eager to push the envelope

Even in early practices, the Bears look like they’ll push the limits of aggressiveness and physicality under Matt Eberflus and defensive coordinator Alan Williams, “Play like your hair’s on fire,” Williams said.

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Other ‘hold-ins’ have gotten paid — but what about Roquan Smith?

In the NFL, players are holdouts — or, in this case, “hold-ins” — until the very second they’re not.

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Bears LB Roquan Smith is staying involved as he remains sidelined at training camp

Bears LB Roquan Smith remains on the PUP list, but he's been on the sideline every day working with his teammates.

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Halas Intrigue, Episode 226: What’s up after 1 week?

No Roquan Smith? What’s in store for Teven Jenkins?

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Projecting the Bears’ final roster

Here’s a look at the Bears’ 90-man roster — and predictions for who makes the final 53-man lineup on Aug. 30:

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Nicholas Morrow — not Roquan Smith — to handle huddle responsibilities

Whenever Roquan Smith returns to the field, he won’t be the one relaying in the Bears’ defensive plays in the huddle. Defensive coordinator Alan Williams said Saturday the team gives that responsibility to the middle linebacker in their scheme.

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Former Georgia star LB Roquan Smith missing from Chicago Bear’s training camp amid contract talks

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The Bears did Roquan Smith a solid by placing him on the PUP list amid his contract holdout

The Bears would be wise not to make Smith any angrier.

Chicago Tribune

Bears linebacker Roquan Smith winds up on the PUP list as his contract saga lingers

CHICAGO — A little before 9 a.m. Wednesday, the Chicago Bears officially placed linebacker Roquan Smith on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, a somewhat peculiar roster move that came a day after general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus acknowledged Smith’s contract dismay and the possibility it…

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Bears place Roquan Smith on physically unable to perform list to open training camp

Here's a quick breakdown of each move the Bears made to open training camp, including placing LB Roquan Smith on the PUP list.

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Bears put Roquan Smith on PUP list before first practice

The Bears put star linebacker Roquan Smith on the Physically Unable to Perform list about an hour-and-a-half before holding their first practice.

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Bears HC Matt Eberflus confirms Roquan Smith will play weak side linebacker

We have some clarity at linebacker as Matt Eberflus revealed Roquan Smith will be the WILL, which means Nicholas Morrow will be the MIKE.

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10 takeaways from report day at Bears training camp

The Bears officially reported to training camp on Tuesday. Here's what we learned from Ryan Poles, Matt Eberflus, Justin Fields and others.

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Roquan Smith’s contract impasse puts Bears GM Ryan Poles in tough spot

The Bears first-year general manager appears unfazed by Smith’s possible training camp holdout. “My feelings for Roquan don’t change at all. I love the player and the person and that won’t change.” Still, the pressure is on to get a deal done.

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