Richard Smith (born October 17, 1955) is an American football coach who is the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL).

[1] He has been defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons, [2] as well as the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins, and a linebacker coach for the Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders, and Indianapolis Colts.

[6][7][8] Smith was hired by the Los Angeles Chargers on February 13, 2017, as a linebackers coach.

[9][10] Smith was hired by the Las Vegas Raiders on January 12, 2021, as a linebackers coach.

[11] On February 6, 2025, the Chicago Bears hired Smith as their linebackers coach.