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: Unlikely to return Sunday
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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
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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: Done for day
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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
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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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Bears' Terell Smith: Won't be playing in London
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Smith (hip) won't travel with the Bears to London for their Week 6 game against the Jaguars, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Smith has sat out of Chicago's last two games as he's tended to a hip issue, and now he'll miss his third contest in a row as he continues to recover. He's played 23 total snaps so far this season, 22 of which came on special teams.
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Bears' Terell Smith: Back for minicamp
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Smith (quadriceps) was spotted working out during Chicago's minicamp Wednesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
The 24-year-old cornerback left the Bears' 2023 season finale with a quadriceps injury, but it now seems as if he's moved past the issue. Smith had an up-and-down rookie campaign, recording 49 total tackles, including three tackles for loss, while also defending six passes in 12 games. He's expected to compete for another depth role in Chicago's secondary as the offseason progresses.
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Bears' Terell Smith: Plays 365 snaps in rookie season
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Smith played 12 games, resulting in 49 tackles and a forced fumble, during his first season with the Bears. He exited the team's last game of the season with a quad injury.
After barely playing in the first two weeks of the season, Smith took on a full-time role at cornerback in Weeks 3 through 5, but he then became ill with mononucleosis and missed four games. Upon his return, his playing time was inconsistent. Signed through 2026, Smith will try to earn a starting role in his second season with Chicago.
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Bears' Terell Smith: Exits game with quadriceps injury
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Smith (quadriceps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Smith sustained the injury in the third quarter. With Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) inactive ahead of Sunday's game, Tyrique Stevenson and Jaylon Jones are candidates to see increased work at corner.
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Bears' Terell Smith: Gets in full practice Wednesday
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Smith (illness) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
All signs are pointing toward Smith returning from a five-game absence Sunday in Detroit now that he's recovered from a prolonged bout with mononucleosis. When he suits back up, he'll likely step back into a rotational role in the Bears' defensive backfield.
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Bears' Terell Smith: Remains out
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Smith (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Panthers.
Smith was considered limited during practice Wednesday, but the rookie cornerback will need more time before he returns to the field. The Minnesota product has been out since Week 6 after being diagnosed with mononucleosis.
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Bears' Terell Smith: Out again Week 8
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Smith (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Chargers, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Smith is set to miss his third straight contest after being diagnosed with mononucleosis in mid-October. His absence has coincided with Kyler Gordon returning from the IR, which has softened the blow for Chicago. Smith's next chance to suit up will be Sunday, Nov. 5 in New Orleans.
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Bears' Terell Smith: Won't play vs. Vikings
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Smith (illness) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Minnesota.
Smith was a full participant at practice Thursday, but he missed practice Friday due to an illness and will have to sit out Week 6. If 2022 second-rounder Kyler Gordon (hand) is activated from Chicago's injured reserve list ahead of Sunday's game, he'd project as the probable replacement for Smith.
