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.
