Forte tells Bears fans to ‘relax' after skipping voluntary workout

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The Bears were without a familiar face on Monday at the team's first offseason voluntary workouts at Halas Hall. Matt Forte was a no-show, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.

Forte, whose entering his final year under contract with the Bears, went on Twitter to send a message to fans: R-E-L-A-X.

Instead of being at the team's facility, Forte was in South Florida having his own workout, according to his Instagram post.

It's no secret the Bears running back is looking for a new contract with the team.

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Forte signed a four-year, $30.4 million deal with the Bears in 2012. He's scheduled to make $8.2 million total with compensation in 2015, which includes a $100,000 workout bonus.

Forte, 29, ranks second on the Bears all-time leading rushers list.

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