Bears Signed Keidron Smith to Practice Squad
The Chicago Bears added Keidron Smith to the practice squad after placing Anthony Johnson on injured reserve.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Football
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The Chicago Bears have signed Keidron Smith to the team practice squad. The move follows the decision to place Anthony Johnson on the practice squad injured reserve.
Why it matters
The roster move maintains the team practice squad at maximum capacity as the franchise prepares for the upcoming schedule. It provides immediate depth following the injury to Anthony Johnson.
Keidron Smith joins the team with 12 career games and 22 total tackles. Anthony Johnson, who was placed on injured reserve, recorded 29 career tackles, four passes defensed, and one interception.
The players
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago that competes in the National Football League.
Keidron Smith
Keidron Smith is a professional football player and former undrafted prospect out of Kentucky who has appeared in 12 career games.
Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson is a professional football player who has recorded 29 career tackles and one interception.
The details
The Bears conducted the roster swap to address the injury status of Anthony Johnson, who had only recently joined the practice squad. Keidron Smith, a former undrafted player from Kentucky, steps into the vacancy to maintain team depth.
Timeline
May 2026: Anthony Johnson joined the Chicago Bears offseason roster.
September 18, 2026: The team officially announced the practice squad roster moves.
Week 2: The Chicago Bears face the Minnesota Vikings.
Season Trajectory
This roster move allows the Bears to maintain a full complement of scout team players as they navigate the early part of the season. The team continues to shuffle depth pieces to prepare for a Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
Keidron Smith or Deantre Prince may see playing time in Week 2 if Xavier Woods is ruled out for the game against Minnesota. The team remains at its maximum practice squad capacity following the adjustment.
The takeaway
Maintaining a full practice squad is a critical component of NFL roster management during the regular season. These players provide essential scout-team work to help starters prepare for upcoming opponents.
Further reading
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