In April, expre sed confidence that he and the would come to terms on a new contract. That clearly isn't the case now, as the veteran linebacker will not be participating in training camp when the Bears report Tuesday, Network.Smith is holding out after not receiving an acceptable offer from the team, per Ian Rapoport. Smith, who recorded a Buffalo Bills T Shirts career-high 163 tackles last season, is slated to make $9. Tre'Davious White Jersey 735 million -- all guaranteed -- this season after Chicago picked up his fifth-year option last spring.When asked about his contract in the spring, Smith said his goal was to remain with the Bears, who in 2018 selected him with the eighth overall pick in the . Over the past four years, Smith has evolved into one of the NFL's premier linebackers. In 61 regular season games, Smith has tallied 524 tackles (43 for lo s), 14 sacks, five interceptions and 17 pa ses defensed."It's personal at the end of Marcus Easley Jersey the day," Smith said at the time, NBC Sports Chicago. "All that busine s is more so my busine s upstairs. I'm confident we'll get everything taken care of."My main focus is out on the field and Justin Zimmer Jersey doing what I have to do and bond better with my boys." BAL ILB #58 Smith's decision to hold out is understandable. His market value, according to Spotrac, is $88.12 million over five years for an annual salary of $17.64 million. That would make him the NFL's third highest-paid inside linebacker, behind the ' and the ' .New Bears general manager Ryan Poles has made several tough personnel decisions this offseason. The team parted ways with fellow linebacker and running back/kick return specialist ( Boogie Basham Jersey both players are currently free agents). The Bears elected not to re-sign offensive lineman , who inked a two-year deal with the at the start of free agency. Chicago further made waves after trading linebacker to the Tim Harris Jersey in exchange for multiple draft picks.Chicago has another pending contract situation with running back , who is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Chicago's depth chart behind Smith includes and rookie . A former member of the , Dawkins has made three tackles in 17 regular season games. An extremely productive player at Louisville, Avery made 349 tackles in 59 games with the Cardinals.