Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 204 lbs |
| Birthplace: Snellville, GA |
| Age: 27 |
| School: Minnesota |
| Experience: 4 |
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1:52Ravens Put Lamar Jackson Under Center More in Week 1
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1:56Panic or Patience: Packers Blow Another Late Lead
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Top Terell Smith News
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Terell Smith: Let go by Chicago
Smith was waived by the Bears on Sunday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Smith missed the entirety of the 2025 campaign while injured reserve with Chicago after he suffered a knee injury in the preseason. The cornerback made a full recovery, and he participated in the preseason this year. If Smith clears waivers, there's a chance he returns to the Bears as a member of the team's practice squad.
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Bears' Terell Smith: Placed on injured reserve
The Bears placed Smith (knee) on injured reserve Sunday.
Smith was carted off the field during the Bears' second preseason game against the Bills after suffering a knee injury. Now that he's on IR, he'll be forced to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement, at which point he would be free to sign with another team once fully healthy. Smith appeared in 14 regular-season games for Chicago in 2024 and logged 19 tackles (14 solo) and four pass defenses (one interception).
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Bears' Terell Smith: Carted off Sunday
Smith (knee) was carted off the field during the second quarter of Sunday's preseason contest against the Bills, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Smith sustained what appeared to be a non-contact left knee injury and he required a cart to exit the game. The cornerback was surrounded by teammates prior to his departure, exiting the contest while noticeably emotional. Smith could be set for a prolonged absence, but more information will likely come in the near future to provide clarity to the situation.
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Bears' Terell Smith: Unlikely to return Sunday
Smith is doubtful to return to Sunday's preseason game against the Dolphins due to a groin injury, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Smith will finish Sunday's game with two solo tackles, assuming he does not return. The 2023 fifth-rounder is battling for a bigger role in the Bears' secondary for the upcoming season. He finished the 2024 regular season with 19 tackles (14 solo) and four pass defenses (one interception).
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Bears' Terell Smith: Part-time role in 2024
Smith tallied two stops in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Smith served as the No. 4 cornerback for the Bears, and since the starters had relatively good health, Smith ended the season playing 19 percent of the snaps, resulting in 19 tackles and four passes defensed (including one interception) over 14 games. The veteran in under contract with the Bears through 2026.
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Bears' Terell Smith: Cleared to play
Smith (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Patriots and is expected to play.
Smith has played just 20 defensive snaps this season and another 35 on special teams. He has just one solo tackle and one pass breakup.
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Bears' Terell Smith: Done for day
Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Smith went down with an ankle injury in the first half and he'll now be done for the day. Jaylon Jones will continue to see an uptick in usage at cornerback against Arizona.
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Bears' Terell Smith: Questionable to return
Smith (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.
Smith exited the game in the first half with an ankle injury, leaving his status for the rest of the game uncertain. In Smith's absence, Jaylon Jones is a candidate to see an increase in workload at cornerback.
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