Roquan Smith

Fred Warner and Darius Leonard just signed massive contract extensions, but neither player is No. 1 on Willie McGinest's list of top 10 off-ball linebackers. See who gets that honor.

There's never a shortage of offseason hype in Dallas, but Bucky Brooks provides three reasons why the Cowboys can indeed be Super Bowl contenders this season. Plus, the NFL's top five off-ball linebackers and the Rams' outlook following Cam Akers' injury.

Who are the NFL's brightest young talents heading into the 2021 season? Nick Shook identifies the league's top rising stars at each position with his All-Under-25 Team, a group headlined by 2019 MVP Lamar Jackson.

Nick Shook uses Next Gen Stats to rank the top 10 coverage players of the 2020 NFL season. 49ers linebacker Fred Warner earns a spot on a list dominated by defensive backs.

The deadline for NFL teams to option the fifth year on rookie contracts for their 2018 first-round picks is Monday, May 3, and some clubs are getting out ahead of the pack.

Will Andy Dalton upgrade the Bears' offense? Can Jared Goff be more than a bridge for the Lions? Grant Gordon takes stock of the NFC North ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Nick Shook uses Next Gen Stats to assemble a 2020 All-Pro squad. Did Myles Garrett and Roquan Smith make the cut on defense?

Gil Brandt examines which first-round picks from 2018 should have their fifth-year options picked up. Where do the Browns' Baker Mayfield and the Jets' Sam Darnold stand?

Gregg Rosenthal looks at one key homegrown player on each NFC team who could make a BIG difference in 2020. Can Leighton Vander Esch stay healthy? Will Dwayne Haskins make the leap?

Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith is feared to have suffered a torn pectoral in Thursday's Week 14 win over the Dallas Cowboys, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports.

The Chicago Bears (7-6) kept their playoff hopes alive in beating the NFC East-leading Dallas Cowboys (6-7), 31-24, on Thursday night to kick off Week 14. Here's what we learned from Chicago's win.

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys (6-6) venture north to face Khalil Mack and the Chicago Bears (6-6) at 8:20 p.m. ET from Soldier Field live on FOX and the NFL Network.

Bears first-year defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano knows his defense hasn't played up to the lofty measure it previously set during the 2018 campaign.

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith will not play against the Green Bay Packers. Here are other injuries we're tracking on Friday.

One week after sitting out Chicago's win over Minnesota due to unexplained "personal reasons," Smith is accompanying the Bears on their trip to London to play the Oakland Raiders.

Kirk Cousins has only attempted 10 deep throws this season. Brian Baldinger says the criticized QB must get the ball to his talented receiving duo even if the Vikings are a run-first offense. Plus, he shares how two other teams can improve going forward.

Bears coach Matt Nagy announced Wednesday that Roquan Smith will be a full-go at practice, while quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is unlikely to play against the Raiders.

The Bears remain tight-lipped on why LB Roquan Smith was a surprise inactive in Sunday's win over the Vikings. "He's completely a personal issue," coach Matt Nagy reiterated Monday.

Neil Reynolds from Sky Sports recaps Week 4 of the 2019 NFL season

Week 4 was one for the road. Well, one for the road teams. Ten of 13 visitors came away with wins on Sunday, including the still-undefeated Chiefs and Patriots.

Bears coach Matt Nagy has high praise for Khalil Mack as Chicago heads into a pivotal NFC North game against the Vikings, stating: "He affects every single play. ... He dominates."

Mitchell Trubisky and a struggling Bears offense along with Chicago's Khalil Mack-led defense square off against a Redskins defense looking to improve and an offense that's done well, but not well enough for a first win.

Kicking off the National Football League's 100th season are two of the league's oldest franchises engaging in an age-old rivalry: the 199th edition of Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers.

Plenty of people are counting the Indianapolis Colts out on the heels of Andrew Luck's stunning decision to retire. Adam Rank's advice: Don't sleep on Indy in Week 1. Plus, why the Chicago Bears deserve more respect.

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano knows replacing Vic Fangio won't be easy. Pagano says he will have to earn the trust of the Bears players this season.

The "Good Morning Football" crew chooses their favorite moments of Week 2 play.

Check out the best plays from the Chicago Bears defensive unit from Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith intercepts Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and rumbles into the end zone for a 53-yard pick-six.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses players who will make a jump and have a breakout season in 2021.

Every player with a Pro Football Focus grade of at least 90 in Week 16

Watch the highlights of the Week 16 matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Watch the biggest defensive plays made by Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith in his Week 16 matchup versus the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith intercepts a pass thrown by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon.

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith intercepts a pass thrown by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon.

Watch all the highlights from the week 14 matchup between the Houston Texans and the Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith blasts through line for fourth down sack.

Watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears highlights from Week 10 of the 2020 season.

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith chases down Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins for third-down sack.

Watch the game highlights of the Week 9 matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Tennessee Titans.

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

Watch the best defensive plays of Week 8.

Watch the highlights of the Week 8 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears lineback Roquan Smith tackles New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara for a loss to force a turnover on downs.

Watch the best plays made by the Chicago Bears defense in their Week 6 matchup versus the Carolina Panthers.

Watch the highlights of the Week 6 matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Carolina Panthers.

Watch the highlights from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. the Chicago Bears matchup during Week 5 of the 2020 season.

Watch the best defensive plays of Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season.

Watch the game highlights of the Week 4 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears.

Watch the highlights of the Week 2 matchup between the New York Giants and the Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith sacks Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough.