The Latest Breaking News from Roquan Smith

The teardown and rebuild continues with yet another big-name player being sent out of town.

The two-time All-Pro wanted to be the highest-paid inside linebacker in the game. The Bears were adamant they wouldn’t meet that price — that’s why Smith is no longer a Bear.

When predecessor Ryan Pace traded up to draft Trubisky second overall in 2017, he knew that he forever would be linked to his decision. Poles will be, too.

They will need to extend the former Bears linebacker who is in the final year of his contract. Plus, more on what we’re hearing as we get closer to Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline.

Smith wasn’t part of the problem — just the opposite. He’s a top-tier defensive weapon just beginning his prime at 25, and there’s no question about how good and versatile he is after the last five seasons. He could have been the centerpiece of coach Matt Eberflus’ defense for years.

BALTIMORE — The Ravens have traded for Chicago Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith, a source with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed Monday, adding the NFL’s leading tackler a day before the league deadline.

The Hall of Fame linebacker seemed very sad to see Smith go.

Bears Hall of Famer Dick Butkus said it was a "bummer" to see Roquan Smith traded to the Ravens.

The Bears now has nine draft picks in the 2023 NFL draft after the Roquan Smith trade. Here's an updated look at Chicago's picks by round:

The Bears traded Roquan Smith to the Ravens. But it doesn't sound like GM Ryan Poles is done just yet before Tuesday's deadline.

Who won the Smith deal to the Ravens?