Roquan Smith

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.

Robert Alford, who signed a three-year deal with the Cardinals in February, suffered a tibia fracture and could come off injured reserve in the second half of the season, according to Ian Rapoport.

Which defenses have the best shot to keep offenses in check in 2019? The Los Angeles Chargers lead Adam Schein's ranking of the top nine units entering the season.

Is there any roster more stacked than the Dallas Cowboys outfit headlined by running back Ezekiel Elliott? Gil Brandt examines the 10 most talented teams in the NFL.

The Bears are back! A year after the team reclaimed the NFC North, Adam Rank summarizes how the Bears got here and writes why Mitchell Trubisky and Co. have what it takes to take the next step in 2019.

One Monster of the Midway, Hall of Fame defensive end Richard Dent, thinks this year's Bears squad has the potential to quench the franchise's prolonged thirst for a Lombardi.

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.

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

Watch the Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams highlights from Week 11 of the 2019 season.

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith picks off Jared Goff for second season in a row.