Exactly one week after breaking down in tears when teammate Robert Quinn got traded by the Bears, inside linebacker Roquan Smith was all smiles after his first practice since leaving the Bears himself.
Smith, who was acquired by the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, acknowledged he was "shocked" to be dealt a day before the NFL's trade deadline.
"I didn't plan to [get traded], but you know, life happens at times and got traded," Smith said, flashing a wide grin. "So initially I was shocked. But I'm excited to be here.