ESPN Report: Roquan Smith Contract Talks Will "Heat Up" Soon With Chicago Bears

ESPN NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler dropped a report around Roquan Smith potentially signing a big contract extension with the Chicago Bears later this NFL Offseason. Major Bears rumors are circulating now that Fowler reports that discussions between the Bears and Smith could heat up this summer. Fowler also said that Roquan could receive around $20 million per year on a contract extension. Will Bears GM Ryan Poles pony up and make Smith the highest-paid off-ball linebacker in the NFL? Bears Now host Harrison Graham covers today’s Chicago Bears rumors & news.

Want more Chicago Bears videos? Follow us on Rumble and help us grow: http://rumble.com/bearsnow

Chicago Bears OTAs are underway as the first 2 voluntary practices took place on Monday and Tuesday. New Bears center Lucas Patrick met with the media yesterday and hyped up QB Justin Fields. Patrick said that Fields has exceeded his expectations while also pointing out his speed and arm strength. Are you on the Justin Fields hype train? Bears QB coach Andrew Janocko echoed the sentiments of Bears players and coaches by saying no one within the organization works harder than the 2nd-year quarterback.