The Chicago Bears and linebacker Roquan Smith agreed to his rookie contract on Monday, ending a lengthy holdout, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.
The two sides are still "finalizing the language," per Rapoport.
The Bears selected Smith with the No. 8 overall pick, and the Georgia standout is expected to make an instant impact, despite missing the entire duration of training camp.
"Smith could be a contender to lead the NFL in tackles as a rookie," ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. noted (h/t Larry Mayer of ChicagoBears.