ROQUAN SMITH NEWS

Bears LB Roquan Smith (hip injury) misses practice again ahead of Texans game Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams seemed optimistic about Smith’s availability, but the injury report suggests otherwise.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Fields clarifies remarks, says he didn't mean to offend fans

Chicago quarterback Justin Fields took time to clarify comments he made following the loss to the Green Bay Packers

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears Practice Without Injured Roquan Smith A Bears defense beaten down by Green Bay is also beat up as Roquan Smith missed Wednesday’s practice with a hip injury, while Velus Jones Jr...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Bears LB Roquan Smith (hip), TE Ryan Griffin... - The Athletic Bears LB Roquan Smith (hip), TE Ryan Griffin (Achilles), S Dane Cruikshank (hamstring) and WR Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring) did not practice....

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Doesn't practice Wednesday Smith didn't participate during Wednesday's practice due to a hip injury.

Impact Smith has 20 tackles and half a sack through two games, so his potential absence would be a huge blow to Chicago's defense Week 3 against the Texans. He'll have two more practices to get back on the field and move past the issue before Sunday's game.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another strong outing Smith tallied 11 stops in the Bears' 27-10 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Smith tied with Nicholas Morrow for the team lead in tackles, and Smith is averaging 10 stops over the first two games. He'll continue to be an elite IDP option, as he's been the past couple years.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roquan Smith trade request, explained: Bears LB's offseason ends with him still in Chicago Roquan Smith had quite the offseason. After saying he wanted out of Chicago, he ended up staying for the start of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

What Aaron Rodgers Had to Say About Roquan Smith Aaron Rodgers can often say things to infuriate Bears fans or players and he had something this week to say in Green Bay about linebacker Ro...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Roquan Smith mic'd up vs. 49ers | 'This is my type of party' Bears linebacker Roquan Smith is mic'd up for the season opener vs. the San Francisco 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears LB Roquan Smith expects to face 'best version' of Aaron Rodgers after Packers' Week 1 loss The Chicago Bears are no strangers to great play from Aaron Rodgers, and linebacker Roquan Smith expects to see "the best version" of the Pa...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • NFL.COM

Lance, Fields take center stage as 49ers open against Bears

The San Francisco 49ers advanced to the NFC championship game last season and they believe they have the playmakers to make another big playoff run

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Jahns: LB Roquan Smith on Bears rookies, S Jaquan... - The Athletic LB Roquan Smith on Bears rookies, S Jaquan Brisker and CB Kyler Gordon: "Brisker, he don't play like a rookie nor do he think like a rookie...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Best Matchups for the Bears Against 49ers Although the Bears are 6 1/2-point underdogs, there are matchups against the 49ers they can exploit, including the surprise element with Roq...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Roquan Smith: 'That's what truly makes a team, the guys in the locker room' | Press Conference Linebacker Roquan Smith addresses the media before practice on Thursday at Halas Hall.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Fields hopes offseason work leads to jump for him, Bears

Quarterback Justin Fields is embracing his leadership role with the Chicago Bears

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears vote Roquan Smith captain: 'We know what he means to the team' Teammates said Smith’s prolonged absence at the start of training camp had no impact on how they view him as a leader.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Bears Move Forward with Three Issues Solved or Tabled N’Keal Harry’s injury situation, Teven Jenkins’ possible trade and the Roquan Smith situation will not be Bears burdens heading into the reg...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Bears Move Forward with Three Issues Solved or Tabled N’Keal Harry’s injury situation, Teven Jenkins’ possible trade and the Roquan Smith situation will not be Bears burdens heading into the reg...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bears Move Forward with Three Issues Solved or Tabled N’Keal Harry’s injury situation, Teven Jenkins’ possible trade and the Roquan Smith situation will not be Bears burdens heading into the reg...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bears GM Poles not ruling out long-term contract with Smith

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles remains optimistic the team can agree to a long-term contract with Roquan Smith and repair their relationship after the star linebacker req...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears linebacker Roquan Smith ready to give it his all this season Just a few weeks ago it seemed like the Chicago Bears and Roquan Smith were headed for a divorce. But now the star linebacker is all set to...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Roquan Smith Focusing on Football Over Finance The contract negotiations didn’t end well with the Bears and Roquan Smith has easily turned his focus to football instead.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Roquan Smith Focusing on Football Over Finance The contract negotiations didn’t end well with the Bears and Roquan Smith has easily turned his focus to football instead.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bears' Smith says he's focused on season, not contract talks

Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith insists his focus is on the upcoming season and not his long-term future after a contract standoff with the team ended with no new deal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers' defense of NFC North title starts, yes, on defense

The evolution for three-time defending NFC North champion Green Bay into a defense-driven team has been underway for awhile

AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS