Bears linebacker Roquan Smith wants to leave Chicago.
In a message shared on Tuesday, the former first-round nominee revealed he had requested a trade, stating, "The new front office regime is evaluating me here. Contract Issues.
"I formally asked for a deal. Just writing these words is very painful," Smith, 25, said. Wrote in a statement shared by Ian Rapoportof NFL Network.
“Unfortunately, the new front office structure does not value me here. They refused to negotiate in good faith. Take it or leave it.” “It’s bad for myself and bad for the LB market as a whole.” } Getty Images
It's fair to say that since April, their focus has been on trying to take advantage of me. has left me no choice but to demand a deal that will allow me to play for an organization that truly values what I bring to the table.”
Smith owns the Bears. He said he had not yet spoken to the McCussky family, but said, "Right now, I see no way back to an organization that I truly love."
The Bears bring in former Chiefs executive Ryan Pauls and former Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus will bring in general manager Ryan Pace and head coach was fired in January after four seasons each replacing Matt Nagy on the .
Last month,NFL.com reported thatSmith would not be attending his training camp due to contractual circumstances. He is expected to make his $9.7 million in the year that will be the final year of his rookie contract.
Smith has made his second team his All-Pro in the last two seasons.
