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Terell Smith, Bears secondary take another step forward

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Cornerbacks Kyler Gordon (6) and Jaylon Johnson (33) tackle Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (31) in the Bears’ 27-16 victory Sunday at Soldier Field.

Bears cornerback Terell Smith had no fear in crunch time.

With the Bears protecting an eight-point lead with four minutes to play and Kyler Murray given the gift of an opportunity to drive for a tying touchdown, the fifth-round rookie from Minnesota was the logical target.

But on third-and-six from the Cardinals 27, Smith deflected Murray’s pass to wide receiver Michael Wilson along the sideline.