There's a linebacker, Roku and Smith in the final year of his rookie contract, that

fifth year option, due to make under 10 million, he is underpaid.

He is also unrepresented.

He decided to, on his own, make it known that he's requested a trade statement issued

yesterday just about this time.

I have officially requested a trade just writing these words is deeply paid for, unfortunately,

the new front office regime doesn't value me here.

If refused to negotiate in good faith, every step in this journey has been taken or leave

it.

I've been trying to get something done that's fair since April, but their focus has been

on trying to take advantage of me.

I haven't had the chance to talk to the McCasky family and maybe they can salvage this

but as of right now, I don't see a path back to the organization.

I truly love.

Somebody pointed out to me yesterday, how can you have been negotiating since April if

all they're ever saying is take it or leave it?

But look, this is part of the problem of a player representing himself.

It does create awkward conversations.

It makes it difficult for the team.

I don't think the team would like to take advantage of him.

It's tough for negotiators because they all want to have the opportunity to do a great

deal.

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