ROQUAN SMITH NEWS

Alec Ogletree on Roquan Smith: 'Proud to be his teammate' ' Press Conference Linebacker Alec Ogletree speaks with the media Wednesday at Halas Hall.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Fields continues to show progress while Bears lose again

Justin Fields continued to show signs he is progressing toward becoming the quarterback the Chicago Bears envision

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodgers throws 4 TD passes, Packers defeat Bears 45-30

Aaron Rodgers threw for 341 yards and four touchdowns to continue his mastery of the NFL’s oldest rivalry as the Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 45-30

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with hamstring injury Smith is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Smith led the Bears with nine tackles (four solo) prior to his departure early in the fourth quarter Sunday. If he's ruled out for the remainder of the game, Christian Jones should see additional playing time.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: 7 teams who have let fans down bigtime in 2021

The Seahawks and Steelers were heading toward the playoffs a year ago

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers seek to complete season sweep of slumping Bears

The Green Bay Packers will try to continue their drive toward a third straight NFC North title as they host the Chicago Bears on Sunday

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mahomes among 5 champions recognized for sportsmanship

Super Bowl champions Patrick Mahomes, Ben Roethlisberger, Lavonte David, Jason McCourty and Matthew Slater are among the players nominated for the NFL’s sportsmanship award

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Fields' status for Green Bay unknown, Roquan Smith steps up again: Bears Monday Rewind The Bears will wait to see if Fields will be medically cleared to play this week, plus observations from Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Solid performance Smith tallied eight stops in the Bears' 33-22 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact After suffering a hamstring injury in Week 12, Smith was able to start and ended up posting fewer than nine tackles for third time since Week 2. As long as he emerged from this game healthy, he'll likely return to the high-level IDP production that fantasy managers have become accustomed to seeing.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roquan Smith: 'We just gotta keep moving forward' ' Press Conference Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith speaks with the media following Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

The Latest: Kickers had 7 missed XPs in afternoon games

With only the Sunday night matchup between the Broncos and Chiefs remaining, kickers have already combined to miss seven extra points on the day

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to face Cardinals Smith (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Smith appeared to be in jeopardy for the game after his only practice activity during the week was a limited session Friday. However, he'll be ready to suit up, and his presence will provide a big boost to the middle of the Bears defense. Prior to suffering the injury in Week 12, Smith had been on the field 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps and logged double-digit tackles on eight occasions.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bears to go with Andy Dalton as QB starter against Cardinals

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy sees quarterback Justin Fields' broken ribs improving but not enough to play against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable after limited practice Smith (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Smith gave himself a glimmer of hope by fitting in a limited practice Friday after absences Wednesday and Thursday. Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune described Smith's presence at practice Friday as a "surprise appearance," suggesting that Smith's further along than expected in his recovery from the hamstring injury he suffered on Thanksgiving.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

There's still a chance Bears LB Roquan Smith could suit up vs. Cardinals Bears LB Roquan Smith returned to practice Friday, where he was ruled a game-time decision against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

With fresher legs following bye, Cardinals visit Bears

The Arizona Cardinals appear to have fresher legs coming out of their bye

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fields practices for Bears, Dalton gets first-team snaps

While Justin Fields returned to practice for the Chicago Bears, Andy Dalton got the first-team snaps on Wednesday

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Halas Hall Report: Justin Fields returns to practice, Roquan Smith out Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will return to practice on Wednesday while Roquan Smith will be OUT.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Won't practice Wednesday Smith (hamstring) will miss practice Wednesday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact Smith picked up the injury in the second quarter of the Bears' win Thursday over the Lions. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune notes that head coach Matt Nagy doesn't believe Smith will need to be placed on injured reserve. If Smith is unable to suit up Sunday against the Cardinals, Christian Jones will likely move into a more prominent role.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Fishbain: Bears linebacker Roquan Smith won't practice... - The Athletic Bears linebacker Roquan Smith won't practice today after injuring his hamstring against the Lions, per Matt Nagy, but Nagy believes that as...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bears injury updates on Justin Fields, Roquan Smith, Marquise Goodwin after Week 12 Matt Nagy offered injury updates as the Bears head into a mini-bye week after their Thanksgiving win over the Lison.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Bears have no QB regrets despite Andy Dalton's effectiveness

Bears quarterback Andy Dalton had been effective in relief of injured rookie Justin Fields but not to the extent that coach Matt Nagy would regret the way he has handled the quarte...

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Fishbain: Bears head coach Matt Nagy on Roquan Smith: "I... - The Athletic Bears head coach Matt Nagy on Roquan Smith: "I don’t know if people truly understand who he is as a leader of the team.” He’s hoping Smith’s...

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Santos' game-ending FG ends Bears' skid versus winless Lions

Cairo Santos made a 28-yard game-ending field goal to give the Chicago Bears a 16-14 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears at Lions on Thanksgiving: Inside linebacker Roquan Smith is out of the Week 12 game with a hamstring injury The Chicago Bears will try to move past a strange couple of days and focus on topping the Detroit Lions on Thursday at Ford Field. Andy Dalt...

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM