Bears to sign rookie LB Roquan Smith, ending his holdout#BkoA

Bears to sign rookie LB Roquan Smith, ending his holdout The Bears and first-round linebacker Roquan Smith have finally agreed to terms on his rookie deal, a source tells Ian Rapoport of NFL.com . Smith stayed away from the Bears as his agents balked at language in the Bears proposal. Smith, the No.8 overall pick in the 2018 draft, is believed by some to have one of the highest ceilings of any player in this years class. The rookie projects to start at outside linebacker for the Bears this year, opposite of Leonard Floyd. Smith may be behind the eight-ball in learning every part of the scheme, but the Bears are hopeful that hell be able to get on track quickly.