Sports News Report
League: NFLSport: FootballCountry: United StatesCategory: Injuries

Bears release cornerback Terell Smith ahead of roster deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:43 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Bears release cornerback Terell Smith ahead of roster deadline
Summary

The Chicago Bears have released cornerback Terell Smith before the 5 p.m. CT roster deadline. Smith, a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, did not make the final roster due to a significant knee injury sustained last preseason and a subpar performance this summer. Despite showing promise in the preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans, it was insufficient to guarantee his place on the team. The Bears are expected to continue evaluating their roster as the regular season approaches.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
Status Watch
  • •Terell Smith was drafted in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
  • •He suffered a serious knee injury last preseason, impacting his performance.
  • •The Bears made the roster cut ahead of the 5 p.m. CT deadline.
  • •Smith had a solid showing in the preseason finale against the Titans.
  • •The team is reviewing its roster as the regular season nears.
Latest Updates
  • 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Bears cut former fifth-round cornerback ahead of roster deadline
What they're saying
"

The Chicago Bears are releasing former fifth-round cornerback Terell Smith ahead of tonight's roster deadline.

Related Teams & Leagues
Chicago BearsTennessee TitansNFLFootball

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days