Bears LB Roquan Smith requests trade

Bears Insider podcast 271: Roquan Smith requests a trade

Training camp became a bit complicated for the Chicago Bears on Tuesday when Roquan Smith publicly acknowledged his trade request. Hub Arkush, Sean Hammond and Kyle Nabors discuss the latest news.

Roquan Smith's Trade Request Puts Spotlight on Matt Adams, Bears' LB Depth

Matt Adams and Joe Thomas have been filling in for Roquan Smith at the WILL linebacker spot during camp. After Smith’s trade request, they might have to do more than spot duty at the critical position.

Smith requests trade, says Bears don't value him

All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith said the Bears have "refused to negotiate in good faith" and that the team has left him "no choice" but to request to be traded.

Bears GM Makes Intentions Clear After Roquan Smith Trade Request

The All-Pro linebacker publicly asked out of Chicago earlier on Tuesday.

Roquan Smith Wants A Trade And The Bears Are Still A Mess

On the morning of the Bears annual “Family Fest” training camp practice at Soldier Field, Bears fans woke up to the news that the team’s best player wants out. Smith, one of the few high draft picks Chicago has gotten right in the last decade, has been staging a hold-in for a new contract since […]

Bears GM Ryan Poles ‘disappointed’ by Roquan Smith trade request, maintains goal of signing him

Chicago Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith lines up during a game.Jason Behnken/APHours after Bears linebacker Roquan Smith turned up the heat in his contract dispute with the team by publicly requesting a trade and even appealing to chairman George McCaskey to intervene in negotiations, general manager Ryan Poles said he still intends to sign Smith to a new deal.“Right now, my intentions are to sign Roquan to this team,” Poles said after prac…