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Bears' Roquan Smith requests trade over contract dispute; GM plans to 'make sure' All-Pro LB stays in Chicago - CBS Sports

Bears' Roquan Smith requests trade over contract dispute; GM plans to 'make sure' All-Pro LB stays in Chicago - CBS Sports

Bears' Roquan Smith requests trade over contract dispute; GM plans to 'make sure' All-Pro LB stays in Chicago - CBS Sports
Aug 09, 2022 58 secs

All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith has requested a trade from the Chicago Bears, according to NFL Network.

In a long letter to the city of Chicago and Bears fans, Smith expressed his desire to remain with the organization for his entire career, but, as he says, "the new front office regime doesn't value me here." .

"To the city of Chicago and all the Bears Fans worldwide, I have officially requested a trade; just writing these words is deeply painful. .

I wanted to be a Bear for my entire career, help this team bring a super bowl back to our city

However, they have left me no choice than to request a trade that allows me to play for an organization that truly values what I bring to the table. 

Roquan Smith

According to NFL Network, the Bears gave Smith a backloaded offer that would not make him the highest paid linebacker in actual salary and included proposed de-escalators that no non-quarterback with a $15 million or higher contract has

That type of offer offended Smith and helped lead to this trade request. 

The 25-year-old has spent his entire career in Chicago after the club selected him with the No

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