The Latest Breaking News from Roquan Smith

What’s next now that the Bears linebacker has ended his hold-in?

The rookie general manager didn’t flinch when his best player held out and stood his ground after Roquan accused him of negotiating in bad faith. Now Poles has to earn the respect of a player he feels has disrespected him. “My loyalty lies with the City of Chicago,” Roquan said.

Smith is in a contract standoff with the team and hasn’t participated in practice since the Bears reported for training camp last month.

Matt Forte hopes the Bears get a deal done with Roquan Smith. But Forte didn't hold back when it comes to the organization paying players.

The Bears have more than three weeks until their season opener against the 49ers.

SEATTLE — The Chicago Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-11 on Thursday night at Lumen Field. Here’s what you need to know about the game.

The disgruntled linebacker, who was on the sideline for the game against the Seahawks, is the lone “hold-in” remaining in the NFL after safety Derwin James signed a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension with the Chargers. Will that push the Bears to make a deal? Don’t count on it.

Bears LB Matt Adams suffered a shoulder injury against the Seahawks. His return is questionable.

Roquan Smith will be in Seattle with the team, but won’t play. Tight end Cole Kmet and running back David Montgomery likely will return, but it’s unclear how long quarterback Justin Fields will play. And the full offensive line still hasn’t arrived.