Bears LB Roquan Smith requests trade out of Chicago

Roquan Smith's desire for a lucrative contract extension has yet to be addressed, and his camp's patience is running thin.

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The linebacker has formally requested a trade

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The new front office regime doesn't value me here

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They've refused to negotiate in good faith, every step of this journey has been 'take it or leave it'

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The deal sent to me is one that would be bad for myself, and for the entire LB market if I signed it.

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I've been trying to get something done that's fair since April, but their focus has been on trying to take advantage of me.

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I wanted to be a Bear for my entire career, help this team bring a (Super Bowl) back to our city.

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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.

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