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Bears LB Roquan Smith fights tears, exits news conference after learning of Robert Quinn trade

The Philadelphia Eagles surprised many with their trade for Chicago Bears pass-rusher Robert Quinn on Wednesday, but few were hit as hard as Quinn's teammate Roquan Smith.

Smith had been speaking with reporters when he was told the veteran had been traded. After being asked for his opinion on Quinn's three-year tenure in Chicago, Smith struggled for words before requesting a moment to gather his thoughts.

The news conference eventually ended with a tearful Smith, who has seen his own trade rumors (and demands), putting his head in his T-shirt, then walking away.