The Chicago Bears traded away pass rusher Robert Quinn to the league leading Philadelphia Eagles in a move that will boost their Super Bowl chances, but the news devastated Roquan Smith
Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith was visibly emotional as he reacted to his teammate Robert Quinn being traded away to the Philadelphia Eagles – and he found out during a press conference.
Smith and Quinn were two of the best players remaining on the Bears roster – who are in a faze of rebuilding their team after already trading away a number of star players including Khalil Mack, Allen Robinson and Akiem Hicks earlier this year – but now Smith is one of the only true star players on the team. Smith has also requested a trade away from the team earlier this season after they had failed to come to an agreement on a contract extension.
And during a press conference ahead of the Bears upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys, Smith held a press conference and was made aware by a reporter that his teammate and friend Quinn had been traded to the Eagles.
When he was told of the news, he said: “It sucks. I’m gonna take a second for a second, if you don’t mind. I have a great deal of respect for that guy, you know… damn. Crazy.” Smith waited for a few seconds before he got up and abruptly ended his press conference.