VIDEO: Footage of Roquan Smith back in action
Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith ended his hold-in on Saturday and participated in practice for the first time during training camp.
Smith, 25, said he plans to play out the final year of his rookie contract, which is set to pay him $9.7 million on his fifth-year option, and that negotiations are "over right now."
Even though the negotiations have been put on hold for now, Smith is far from satisfied with the process.
"I thought it was very distasteful, to say the least," Smith said of contract talks between himself and the Bears. "Wasn't what I anticipated, nor ... what I expected from the situation, but I'm grateful for the fans, all the loyal fans and everyone, the players as well in the locker room and the city of Chicago that stood behind me throughout this process. It means a lot to myself.
I'm very glad to see him back with the team because like it or not, Smith is our best player and he is a very good leader for the younger guys. I just wish the relationship between him and the front office is not too damaged and both sides are able to reach an agreement before he hits free agency!
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