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Roquan Smith speaks with the media for the first time in a month!

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Vince Carbonneau
August 21, 2022  (1:06 PM)
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The bears received great news yesterday when Roquan Smith announced he was coming back with the team following his hold-out!

"We were super excited about that with him," head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters following Saturday's session. "He did individual today. He's in a ramp-up phase to get back to action. All along he's been conditioning with the strength staff on the side. He's doing good there, so now we're just ramping him up to play football. There's a process to that and we're in that process right now."

However, it looks like he's still at odds with the team for a new contract as he prepares to play the final year of his rookie deal.

"There's no more offers at this time, and I don't think there will be during the season," Smith said. "My focus has shifted to the season, so that's what I'm focused on right now. It's been an amazing four years and, hey, five, why not make it special? So, that's my plan. My full intention is to play this season and whatever happens happens. Whatever it is I have to go through this season, I'll do it chin up, chest out, sunsets, no regrets."

Smith made it clear that although he is back, he isn't happy about the situation.

"I think it was just more-so not coming to an agreement when I feel like I've busted my (rear) so long here and not being rewarded with something I thought was rightfully deserved," Smith said. "In a sense it's like, hey, you bust your (rear), you may get rewarded in a sense.

"But hey, that's that. I'm moving past it now and I'm focused on the season and going out there and enjoying the time with my guys (teammates) because that's who I truly care about."

"It's my last year of my deal, and, hey, I'm just gonna take it, run with it, bet on myself like I've always done," Smith said.

Here is his full interview:

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