The Latest Breaking News from Roquan Smith

The Bears are getting one veteran back on the practice field — though it’s not Roquan Smith.

Even in early practices, the Bears look like they’ll push the limits of aggressiveness and physicality under Matt Eberflus and defensive coordinator Alan Williams, “Play like your hair’s on fire,” Williams said.

Whenever Roquan Smith returns to the field, he won’t be the one relaying in the Bears’ defensive plays in the huddle. Defensive coordinator Alan Williams said Saturday the team gives that responsibility to the middle linebacker in their scheme.

Roquan Smith missing from the Bear's training camp...

The Bears would be wise not to make Smith any angrier.

CHICAGO — A little before 9 a.m. Wednesday, the Chicago Bears officially placed linebacker Roquan Smith on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, a somewhat peculiar roster move that came a day after general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus acknowledged Smith’s contract dismay and the possibility it…

Here's a quick breakdown of each move the Bears made to open training camp, including placing LB Roquan Smith on the PUP list.

The Bears put star linebacker Roquan Smith on the Physically Unable to Perform list about an hour-and-a-half before holding their first practice.

We have some clarity at linebacker as Matt Eberflus revealed Roquan Smith will be the WILL, which means Nicholas Morrow will be the MIKE.