Roquan Smith Calls Out Chicago Bears, Ryan Poles For Lying To Him
Bears GM Ryan Poles traded linebacker Roquan Smith to the Ravens just before the trade deadline, and Smith says Poles was going back on his word when he traded him.
Indeed, Smith told TheAthletic.com that Poles told him repeatedly that his future was in Chicago and that they would work out a long-term contract extension.
«I thought Poles would ship me out, but he told me numerous times, �I don't plan to trade you at all,'» Smith said. «So I was like, �I guess I won't be going anywhere.' He said we'd talk at the end of the season. I took him at his word,» Smith said. «But life happens.»
Speaking to the media Nov. 1, Poles said he decided to move Smith because he felt it was "highly unlikely" the two sides would find common ground on a long-term extension.
The Bears drafted Smith with the eighth overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. He made the All-Pro Second Team in 2020 and 2021.
In five games played for the Ravens, he has recorded 37 tackles and two sacks. He also recorded an interception this past Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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