Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith returned to practice today at Halas Hall, this according to Zack Pearson and the rest of the Bears’ beat simultaneously after practice, so it would seem Smith’s weeks-long hold-in is now over.
The two-time second-team All-Pro has been attending all of Chicago’s training camp practices and even their two preseason games, but only as an observer. He was able to stay engaged with his teammates and take mental reps on the sideline, but he didn’t actually get on the field until today.
He had limited participation at practice as he seemingly will be in a ramp-up to get ready, much like what we saw the Bears do when offensive lineman Teven Jenkins returned to practice after he missed some time at the start of camp.