The Chicago Bears expected the worst on the injury front, and got bad news for their secondary.

Defensive back Terell Smith will miss the season with an injury, Bears head coach Ben Johnson said on Wednesday afternoon.

What we know:

Smith was carted off Soldier Field after sustaining a non-contact injury covering a Buffalo Bills receiver. It looked as though Smith landed awkwardly on his knee, and went to the ground. Johnson said on Sunday Smith's injury was the most serious of the injuries the Bears sustained on Sunday.

:Smitty's was the most concerning of that bunch that didn't look good," Johnson said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with him going forward."

The Chicago Tribune reported Smith suffered a torn patellar tendon, which would sideline him for the regular season.

"It turns

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