SEATTLE — There are myriad factors that could hasten an agreement between the Bears and linebacker Roquan Smith. Or sink one.
Matthew Adams’ shoulder, though, isn’t one of them. The special teams stalwart, who is playing Smith’s linebacker spot while he “holds in” amid a trade demand, hurt his right shoulder on the second play Thursday tackling Seahawks running back Travis Homer on a screen.
His health, though, should have little to do with whether the Bears give Smith the contact he seeks — worth around $100 million over five years.
The Bears have more than three weeks until their season opener against the 49ers.