Dalton says 'mindset didn't change' when Bears landed Fields
Andy Dalton insists he understood the situation when he signed with the Chicago Bears and wasn’t blindsided when they drafted Justin FieldsJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ROQUAN SMITH #0 - LINEBACKER - BALTIMORE RAVENS
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Former Georgia LB Roquan Smith named one of top-25 NFL players under 25 Former Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith has had a great start to his young NFL career after dominating SEC defenses for the Bulldogs. CBS Spo...
MAY 31, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Bears pick up Roquan Smith's fifth-year option The Bears have exercised the fifth-year option on inside linebacker Roquan Smith, keeping him under contract through 2022. Smith has led the...
MAY 4, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Bears linebacker Roquan Smith lends support to Mr. Beef, which gets a new look on ‘Restaurant Recovery’ Mr. Beef in River North gets a makeover on the Discovery Plus series "Restaurant Recovery" and a visit from Bears linebacker Roquan Smith. T...
APRIL 29, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Bears exercise fifth-year option on former UGA LB Roquan Smith The Chicago Bears have picked up the fifth-year option on former Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. This will...
APRIL 28, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Twitter reacts to Bears exercising LB Roquan Smith's fifth-year option The Bears exercised Roquan Smith’s fifth-option in what was the easiest decision of the offseason, and Twitter agreed.
APRIL 27, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Gets fifth-year option The Bears have exercised the fifth-year option on Smith's rookie contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Smith is now under contract for two more seasons, albeit with a 2022 salary that's guaranteed for injury only. The eighth overall pick from the 2018 draft has emerged as one of the top inside linebackers in the NFL, recording three consecutive seasons with triple-digit tackles and multiple sacks. Smith missed the playoffs with an elbow injury, but his 2020 campaign otherwise went as planned, with the young linebacker notching career highs for tackles (139), pass defenses (seven) and interceptions (two).
APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Bears name Roquan Smith their Ed Block Courage Award winner Teammates voted Roquan Smith to be the Chicago Bears' recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award. The award is given annually to one player on...
APRIL 22, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Bears linebacker Roquan Smith named 2020 Ed Block Courage Award winner Inside linebacker Roquan Smith has been named the 2020 winner of the Ed Block Courage award for the Chicago Bears.
APRIL 22, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Roquan Smith wins Ed Block Courage Award Veteran linebacker Roquan Smith has been named the winner of the Bears’ 2020 Ed Block Courage Award. Smith and the NFL’s other 31 recipients...
APRIL 22, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Vols hire Ekeler to coach outside linebackers, special teams
New Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has finalized his coaching staff by hiring Mike Ekeler as his outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinatorMARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bears roster tiers: Who are the building blocks? Who's on the bubble? Organizing the roster into tiers, from foundational pieces (Roquan Smith, Cole Kmet) to players on the bubble to those likely gone.
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Philip Rivers talks trash with Roquan Smith before timeout Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers talks trash to Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith.
JANUARY 20, 2021 • NFL.COM
Saints' Kamara, Thomas active; Bears scratch Jaylon Johnson
Saints running back Alvin Kamara and receiver Michael Thomas are in uniform for Sunday’s playoff game against the Chicago Bears after returning to the active roster a day earlierJANUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out for wild-card game Smith (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's wild-card game against the Saints, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact It was trending this way all week, as Smith was unable to practice after suffering an elbow injury during last week's loss to the Packers. The third-year linebacker stacked up a whopping 139 tackles over 16 games this year, and he's been notably strong in coverage as well, adding seven pass breakups and two interceptions. Josh Woods (toe), who is listed as questionable, will step in for Smith if he's active. Otherwise, Joel Iyiegbuniwe looks like the next man up.
JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Heinicke starts for Washington vs. Brady, Bucs
Alex Smith is inactive with a calf injuryJANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Bears list Roquan Smith, Darnell Mooney and Jaylon Johnson as questionable for Sunday’s playoff game; New Orleans Saints rule out Trey Hendrickson The Chicago Bears listed inside linebacker Roquan Smith, wide receiver Darnell Mooney and cornerback Jaylon Johnson as questionable to play...
JANUARY 8, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Bears LB Smith, WR Mooney questionable for playoff vs Saints
The Chicago Bears might have to get by without some important players in their wild-card game against the New Orleans SaintsJANUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially questionable Smith (elbow) is questionable for Sunday's wild-card matchup in New Orleans.
Impact Smith sat out all three of Chicago's practice sessions this week due to an elbow injury suffered during the team's regular-season finale, but it appears that he has a chance to suit up against the Saints. With backup interior linebacker Josh Woods (toe) also listed as questionable, Joel Iyiegbuniwe would be a candidate to step into an increased role if Smith can't go. It would be a notable blow to Chicago's defense if the unit's leading tackler were unavailable against the Saints' high-octane offense.
JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
2020 NFL All-Pro Team Voting
2020 NFL All-Pro Team VotingJANUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2020 NFL All-Pro Team Roster
2020 NFL All-Pro Team RosterJANUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bears 'holding out hope' that Roquan Smith can play vs. Saints Roquan Smith suffered an elbow injury against the Packers, and his status is uncertain for Sunday’s wild-card game vs. Saints.
JANUARY 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Rodgers leads Pack to top of NFC after draft disappointment
Joining mainstays Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Russell Wilson in the NFC playoffs this year is Tom BradyJANUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Next Gen Stats-based 2020 NFL All-Pro Team: Defense Nick Shook uses Next Gen Stats to assemble a 2020 All-Pro squad. Did Myles Garrett and Roquan Smith make the cut on defense?
JANUARY 7, 2021 • NFL.COM
All-NFC North defense, special teams 2020: Scouts rank players at each position From Za’Darius Smith to Roquan Smith, a look at the top defensive players at every position in the NFC North.
JANUARY 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
