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The Baltimore Ravens have upgraded their much-maligned defense in a major way, as they pulled off a blockbuster trade for Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith, as reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. In exchange, the Ravens are sending second and fifth-round picks to the Bears for Smith, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Both selections […]

The Chicago Bears are in the first year of yet another new administration, and a Week 7 Monday night road victory over the New England Patriots has given the organization a rare dose of pride. General manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus believe they have a quarterback who can lead them for years […]

The Chicago Bears have made a major move in trading veteran edge rusher Robert Quinn to the Philadelphia Eagles. As the trade was taking place, Bears linebacker Roquan Smith was given the news of the move. Smith and Quinn have seemingly grown close during their time on the Bears together. When Smith learned of the […]

The Chicago Bears entered Monday Night Football as massive underdogs against Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. It was believed that the Bears offense would not be able to move the ball against the Pats defense. That proved not to be the case. Justin Fields and the Bears offense moved the ball at will […]

The Chicago Bears put together their most complete performance of the season in a 33-14 blowout win over the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. Chicago came into this game on a three-game losing streak, including a horrible 12-7 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 6. On the other hand, New England was […]

As the 2022 NFL trade deadline bears down on the Dallas Cowboys, America’s Team is unexpectedly in a buyer’s position. Having successfully navigated a serious injury at quarterback, the Cowboys are 4-2 with a chance to make a playoff push as the season wears on. To do that, they might need a little outside help. […]

Carson Wentz was instrumental to the Washington Commanders win over the Chicago Bears, though it wasn’t due to his right arm. With the Commanders down 7-6 in the fourth quarter, Wentz threw an absolute beauty of a block that helped running back Brian Robinson Jr. inch closer to the goal line on a drive that […]

There weren’t many highlights from the Washington Commanders 12-7 win over the Chicago Bears. In a season that has featured some ugly Thursday Night Football contests, the Commanders narrow victory over the Bears might have been the worst of them all. But the Commanders managed to pick up a big win after losing their last […]

The Chicago Bears and Roquan Smith had a public falling-out of sorts prior to the start of the season. After contract negotiations between the two sides failed, Smith publicly requested a trade from the team. Eventually, though, the All-Pro linebacker returned to the roster with one goal in mind: prove that he’s worth every penny […]

The Chicago Bears survived a thrilling game against the Houston Texans at home on Sunday with a 23-20 win. The Bears shut down the Texans’ offense in the last quarter and scored a walk-off 30-yard field courtesy of Cairo Santos to seal the deal. Chicago is now 2-1 in the 2022 season and the results […]

The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have one of the most storied rivalries in the NFL. And after Aaron Rodger’s comments last season, it seemed to reach new levels. But Bears head coach Matt Eberflus and linebacker Roquan Smith are taking a different approach. During a recent conversation with reporters, first-year head coach Eberflus […]

The Chicago Bears don’t have too many expectations for the 2022 season. Yet with their first game of the season in the books, they find themselves with a 1-0 record after beating the San Francisco 49ers, who made it all the way to the NFC Championship Game last season, by a score of 19-10. It’s […]

The Chicago Bears roster is filled with multiple players who have much to prove in the coming season, including linebacker Nicholas Morrow. The Bears are slated to roll out a 4-3 base defense this year, with Roquan Smith set to once again lead the team’s linebacker group. He will tag along with a few new […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith was hoping for a contract extension this offseason. When it didn’t happen, he requested a trade. But, Smith ultimately returned to practice and healed his relationship with the team. Smith insists he’s focused on showing out this season for the Bears instead of worrying about a new deal and GM […]

Roquan Smith requesting a trade from the Chicago Bears almost made the 2022 season a lot murkier for the NFL’s oldest team. Fortunately, the star linebacker is now on board with the team and ready to move forward. The lack of a contract extension prompted Smith to ask for a trade, saying that the negotiation […]

The Chicago Bears got engulfed in a front office controversy recently when linebacker Roquan Smith publicly expressed his desire to get traded. While Smith has since returned to practice with the Bears and has decided to play out the remainder of his current contract, there’s no guarantee that the drama between his side and Chicago […]

After 11 days of holding out, it’s official: Roquan Smith will remain with the Chicago Bears. The All-Pro linebacker made his trade request public more than a week ago. Smith cited problems with the way the front office handled contract negotiations with him. He felt lowballed, disrespected by the franchise that he worked hard for. […]

The Chicago Bears have avoided a crisis… for now. The fanbase was left in shambles when long-time star linebacker Roquan Smith demanded a trade from the team. Smith cited dissatisfaction with how the team handled contract negotiations. For him, he felt like the Bears were trying to low-ball him even after his All-Pro efforts. As […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith has put an end to his training camp holdout. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Smith now “plans to play out his contract.” Smith has a mere one year left on his rookie contract, and he is a “full go” for this season. Smith’s future in Chicago has been […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith previously requested a trade. He was seeking a new contract which ultimately led to the request. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus reportedly said that Smith will travel with Chicago to Seattle for their upcoming preseason game, per Ian Rapoport. Eberflus also referred to Smith as “engaged.” However, Rapoport also reported […]

Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith is yet to receive a new contract from the organization, which has resulted in him asking for a trade. But, things took a very weird turn a few days ago when someone began calling teams to inquire about their interest in Smith. Problem is, this unknown man isn’t an […]

While the Denver Broncos pulled off a preseason win against the Dallas Cowboys, not all things were happy in the Mile High city. Jonas Griffith, who was listed as the Broncos’ starting linebacker, went down with an injury on the second play of the game. Cameras showed Griffith writhing in pain on the ground. When […]

The Chicago Bears are going through training camp while dealing with a trade request from one of their most important players. Star linebacker Roquan Smith asked to be traded and is now holding out of practice after receiving a disrespectful contract extension offer from Chicago. Smith was removed from the PUP (physically unable to perform) […]

The Chicago Bears are on the verge of splitting with star linebacker Roquan Smith after he recently announced publicly his desire to be traded. The Bears have already removed Smith from the physically unable to perform list on Wednesday, which opens up the possibility for Chicago to mete out a financially painful punishment to the […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith is still on the search for a new contract. Whether it comes from the Bears, or a new team is still to be decided. On Tuesday morning, Roquan Smith requested a trade from the Chicago Bears. #Bears All-Pro LB Roquan Smith has requested a trade. pic.twitter.com/x4vmOMhROt — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith has some lofty demands for the team as he continues to seek a new contract or a trade away from the organization. After submitting a trade request to the franchise on Tuesday, the Bears made a roster move involving Smith on Wednesday. According to Courtney Cronin of ESPN, the Bears […]

To say that the Chicago Bears and star linebacker Roquan Smith are not on the same page would be a massive understatement, especially after the player publicly announced Tuesday that he wants the team to trade him. Smith has apparently grown frustrated over how the contract extension negotiation between him and the Bears has gone. […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith has reportedly asked the team to be traded. He cited the fact that he believes the Bears organization does not value his merit and what he does for the team. According to NFL Network Insider via 670 The Score’s Danny Perkins, Smith is looking to set the market for linebackers […]

Chicago Bears All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith put a damper on the team’s training camp when he requested a trade on Tuesday morning. Smith, who has been seeking a contract extension from the Bears, said that “the new front office regime doesn’t value me here.” Naturally, many wanted to hear from the leader of said new […]

The big news in the NFL on Tuesday has been Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith requesting a trade after failing to secure a contract extension with the team. While Smith does want out though, he’s still showing up for his teammates. Via Kevin Fishbain: Roquan Smith is on the sideline at Soldier Field. — Kevin […]

The Chicago Bears are on the verge of losing yet another key asset of their defense, with linebacker Roquan Smith publicly announcing that he has demanded a trade out of Windy City. Smith appears to have grown tired of discussing a potential extension deal with the Bears, and now he wants out. It also did […]

Roquan Smith is one of the premier linebackers across the NFL. The 25-year-old has led the Bears in tackles in each of the last four seasons which is the entirety of the time he has been in the NFL. Serving as one of the true cornerstones of the franchise, Chicago has counted largely on his […]

The Chicago Bears were dealt a pretty significant blow this morning when it was announced that star linebacker Roquan Smith had formally requested a trade out of Chicago. Smith had been holding-in at Chicago’s training camp over the past few weeks in hopes of getting a new contract extension, but it appears those discussions haven’t […]

The contract dispute between Roquan Smith and the Chicago Bears have reached a boiling point. The star linebacker has been angling for a new contract extension since the start of the training camp. After failing to get his wish, he has decided that he wants out of the team. Roquan Smith has now requested a […]

The Chicago Bears have a lot of drama on their plate heading into their 2022 training camp. After an offseason of turnover, a pair of their star defensive players, Robert Quinn and Roquan Smith, have been rumored to be contemplating holding out of training camp. While Quinn has simply been the subject of trade rumors, […]

The Chicago Bears status heading into training camp was somewhat murky. After losing some key players this offseason, they had a couple more of their top players contemplating whether or not they should hold out of training camp. One of those players was star linebacker Roquan Smith, who is has made it known this offseason […]

The Chicago Bears have a holdout on their hands. Star linebacker Roquan Smith is not expected to report to training camp with his fellow veterans as he continues to seek a new contract from the organization. Ian Rapoport indicates that Smith has not been impressed with the offers his camp has received from the Bears, […]

The Chicago Bears are going for a brand new look in the 2022 NFL season. While other teams reveal new helmets that are (mostly) either black or white, the Bears are going for something much bolder with new orange helmets. The Bears revealed the new helmets with a paint-dousing video and used star linebacker Roquan Smith […]

It has been a low-scoring affair between the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field, and Roquan Smith just made the play of the game to date with a huge interception of Joe Burrow. Smith returned the pick 53 yards for a touchdown to give the Bears a 17-3 lead. Monster play for the […]