Bears linebacker breaks down in tears after learning teammate was traded during the middle of his press conference

• The Chicago Bears traded RobertQuinn to the Philadelphia Eagles.

• When the news broke, Smith spoke with reporters.

• Smith told reporters that he had a lot of respect for the man.

The Chicago Bears made a move towards their future on Wednesday, trading veteran defensive end RobertQuinn to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick.

The move makes sense for the Bears, who are looking to contend more in the future than the present, and freeing up some cap space over the next few years.

Even though the move might make sense for the team from a business point of view, it doesn't make the decision any easier for the team in Chicago.

When news of the trade broke, Smith was speaking with reporters.

Smith fought back tears as he said he had a lot of respect for that man.

—Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) October 26, 2022

The Bears move is a boon for the Eagles, who want to win the Super Bowl right now.

One of the best defensive players in football last year was T.J. Watt, and he was second in the league in sacks.

In an Eagles defense that has more weapons for opposing offenses to worry about than the one in Chicago, he should have more room to flourish.

When the Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2018, the depth of their defensive front was a huge factor, with defensive end Brandon Graham forcing a turnover from Tom Brady.

The Eagles now have a potential game-changing player in their pursuit of a second.

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