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Halas Intrigue, Episode 231: Roquan’s back

What’s next now that the Bears linebacker has ended his hold-in?

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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The contract standoff between the Bears and Roquan Smith has ended.

The contract standoff between the Bears and Roquan Smith has ended.

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Roquan Smith ended his hold-in, returned to practice and talked about his experience. Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down what he said and what it means.

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