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Showdown with LB Roquan Smith is a big victory for Bears GM Ryan Poles

The rookie general manager didn’t flinch when his best player held out and stood his ground after Roquan accused him of negotiating in bad faith. Now Poles has to earn the respect of a player he feels has disrespected him. “My loyalty lies with the City of Chicago,” Roquan said.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

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.

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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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Justin Fields-Cole Kmet connection is key to Bears’ present, future

Both are getting their opportunity to be “the guy” at their position. But they’re also both on the clock to prove themselves.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears WR Velus Jones’ up-&-down game shows risk, reward of rookies

It might take a while for Jones to earn a spot in the offense, but he can be a factor in the return game until then. He nearly fumbled away the opening kickoff Thursday, but also had a big return that led to a touchdown.

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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.

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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 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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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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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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2022 NFL General Manager Rankings: Starring Bill Belichick (and, uh, Trent Baalke)

Here are the NFL's top and worst GMs with the 2022 season on the way.

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Bears OT Teven Jenkins: ‘Everything is pointing up for me, and I love it’

Jenkins was solid in the preseason game against the Chiefs on Saturday, which could help him find a spot. But not necessarily on the Bears.

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Bears vs. Chiefs: Everything we know about Chicago’s preseason win

The Bears opened the preseason with a 19-14 victory over the Chiefs. We recap the action here:

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Progress but no points for Bears QB Justin Fields, who watches Patrick Mahomes cruise

Fields didn’t play long against the Chiefs in the preseason opener, but he made a few big throws and escaped in good health.

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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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Report: Someone is calling teams to gauge trade interest for Bears LB Roquan Smith

Per Mike Florio, "a person purporting to represent Roquan Smith has been calling other teams in order to gauge potential trade interest."

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Bears RB David Montgomery, TE Cole Kmet to be ‘fine’ after minor injuries

Both players are central to the offense and have missed the last two days of practice, but coach Matt Eberflus says there’s no serious concern.

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Bears coach Matt Eberflus merely middle man as Ryan Poles, Roquan Smith spar

Eberflus can’t do much as Smith defies his rules and continues to press for either a suitable contract extension or trade.

Chicago Tribune

Roquan Smith remains out of practice even after Bears declare him healthy enough to participate

CHICAGO — Roquan Smith is healthy. Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus expects healthy players to practice. Smith didn’t practice Thursday at Halas Hall.

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Bears LB Roquan Smith not practicing on Thursday

Just one day after the Bears removed LB Roquan Smith from the PUP list, Smith was not practicing on Thursday.

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Updated look at Bears wide receiver depth after N’Keal Harry’s surgery

With N'Keal Harry undergoing surgery on his high-ankle sprain, here's a look at where the Bears' wide receiver depth stands.

Chicago Sun-Times

Keep him or trade him, Ryan Poles needs to solve Roquan Smith standoff quickly

Poles should make his decision and make a move by the end of the weekend, allowing the Bears to relaunch free of drama Monday.

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Bears have removed Roquan Smith from physically unable to perform list

Bears LB Roquan Smith has been on the PUP list since the start of camp. While cleared to return to practice, Smith isn't expected to.

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Live updates from the 12th practice of Bears training camp

Here are some live updates from those in attendance at the Bears' 11th practice of training camp.

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