Smith is set to re-sign with the Browns on Wednesday on a two-year, $23.5 million deal that could be worth as much as $25 million, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Smith was traded to the Browns by the Vikings last May and went on to record 27 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, three passes defensed and one forced fumble in 2023. The veteran also played on 59 percent of the team's defensive snaps.
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2023 Postseason Stats
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Za’Darius Smith Career Stats
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Defensive
Year | Team | GP | SOLO | AST | TOTAL | SACK | SACK_YDS | INT | DEF |
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2023 | CLE | 16 | 18 | 9 | 27 | 6 | 38 | 0 | 3 |
2022 | MIN | 16 | 32 | 12 | 44 | 10 | 71 | 0 | 5 |
2021 | GB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | GB | 16 | 35 | 17 | 52 | 13 | 82 | 0 | 2 |
2019 | GB | 16 | 41 | 14 | 55 | 14 | 113 | 0 | 0 |
2018 | BAL | 16 | 26 | 19 | 45 | 9 | 61 | 0 | 2 |
2017 | BAL | 14 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
2016 | BAL | 13 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
2015 | BAL | 15 | 20 | 10 | 30 | 6 | 25 | 0 | 1 |
Za’Darius Smith Season Stats 2023
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12/24
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23
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12/17
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12/10
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Za’Darius Smith Game Log 2023
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1/13
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14-45
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0
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1
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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1
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0
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12/28
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37-20
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1
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12/24
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36-22
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2
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2
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23
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1
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2
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12/17
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20-17
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1
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0
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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12/10
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31-27
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1
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0
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1
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1
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1
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0
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1
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1
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12/3
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19-36
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0
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1
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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11/26
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12-29
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1
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0
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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11/19
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13-10
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2
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0
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2
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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11/12
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W
33-31
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2
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2
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4
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0.5
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2.5
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0
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0
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0
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11/5
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W
27-0
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3
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0
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3
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1
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11
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0
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0
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2
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10/29
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20-24
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0
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1
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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10/22
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W
39-38
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4
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0
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4
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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10/15
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W
19-17
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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10/1
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3-28
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0
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1
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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9/24
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W
27-3
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0
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2
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2
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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9/18
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22-26
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1
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0
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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9/10
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W
24-3
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0
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2
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2
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0
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0
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0
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1
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0
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Regular Season Totals |
18
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9
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27
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5.5
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37.5
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0
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3
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8
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Re-signing with Cleveland
Smith is set to re-sign with the Browns on Wednesday on a two-year, $23.5 million deal that could be worth as much as $25 million, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Smith was traded to the Browns by the Vikings last May and went on to record 27 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, three passes defensed and one forced fumble in 2023. The veteran also played on 59 percent of the team's defensive snaps.
Enters free agency
Smith enters the free agency period Wednesday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports. He recorded 27 tackles, 5.5 sacks, three passes defensed and forced one fumble over 16 regular-season games. Smith was a valued addition in 2023. He started at defensive end in every game Cleveland's regulars played and was on the field for 59 percent of the snaps. Smith ranked among the top 10 in pass rushing grades, per Pro Football Focus, and can play multiple schemes. There's something left in the tank of the 31-year-old Smith (he'll turn 32 in September), who should draw plenty of attention, including from the team he played for 2023.
Heads to X-ray room
Smith didn't have a major impact during Sunday's matchup, as he tallied just one assisted tackle. The nature of his injury isn't yet clear, but the results his X-rays could help determine his availability for next Sunday's game against Arizona.