The Latest Breaking News from Roquan Smith

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 26, 2022

Roquan Smith reports to Bears training camp, but questions remain. ‘I don’t know his intentions,’ GM Ryan Poles says.

CHICAGO — When Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles sat down for the obligatory stage-setting news conference of training camp Tuesday morning, he still hadn’t crossed paths with standout linebacker Roquan Smith. Poles had been told Smith checked into camp. But beyond that?

Chicago Tribune · Jul 26, 2022

Bears’ Robert Quinn, Roquan Smith, Jaquan Brisker report for training camp

All three had been in question, and it remains uncertain whether they’ll practice Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 26, 2022

Bears and S Jaquan Brisker are reportedly finalizing a 4-year contract

It appears Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker's holdout is over as the two sides have reportedly agreed to a four-year contract.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 26, 2022

Report: Roquan Smith Won’t Go to Training Camp Amid Contract Talks

The star linebacker reportedly hasn’t received an offer anywhere close to what he’s looking for.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 25, 2022

Bears LB Roquan Smith a question mark for training camp because of contract status

It has long seemed a like a sure thing that the Bears would sign Smith to a contract extension, but it has bubbled into a significant concern.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2022

Bears fans aren’t happy that Roquan Smith is holding out of camp due to his contract

Bears fans are not happy that Roquan Smith is reportedly holding out of training camp until he gets a new deal.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 25, 2022

Bears LB Roquan Smith holding out of training camp due to contract situation

The Bears will be without their best player when they kick off training camp as LB Roquan Smith holds out due to his contract situation.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 25, 2022

Will Bears arrow be pointing up or down after 2022? Our annual test of fans’ optimism

With the Bears in rebuild mode under new general manager Ryan Poles, it seems like they can only go up from here. But it’s the Bears — you just never know.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2022

1st-and-10: It’s time for Jaquan Brisker to play football

Players deserve to cash in on early success more than the NFL currently allows. But holding out to get more in that first contract is generally counter-productive — for the player and the team. With an opportunity to start as a rookie, there’s value in being there from Day 1.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 24, 2022