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Halas Intrigue, Episode 251: The Bears traded Roquan!

The teardown and rebuild continue with yet another big-name player being sent out of town.

By Sun-Times staff

The Bears traded linebacker Roquan Smith to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday.

Patrick Finley and Mark Potash break down the Bears’ shocking trade of Roquan Smith to the Ravens.

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