In an offseason full of blockbuster trades and record-breaking deals, another young NFL star has requested a trade amid a contract dispute.
Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith took to social media to air his trade request, per Ian Rapoport.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 9, 2022
Smith’s words make clear that he would like to remain in Chicago, but he feels disrespected in contract negotiations and sees no way out besides a trade.
“I wanted to be a Bear for my entire career, help this team bring a Super Bowl (sic) back to our city.