Smith signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on Monday. Smith spent the majority of his season with the Jets' practice squad after failing to make the team's 53-man roster in August. The Iowa product was elevated to the active roster for the Jets' Week 15 win over the Jaguars, though he played no snaps. Expect Smith to have the opportunity to compete for a depth spot in the Jets' wide receiver corps this offseason.
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Team
New York Jets
Birthdate
12/10/1998 (26)
Status
Practice Squad
HT/WT
6'2", 220 lbs
Birthplace
Lake Cormorant, MS, USA
Position
WR
College
Iowa
Experience
1 season
Career History
New York Jets
2024-Present
(1 season)
Arizona Cardinals
2023-2024
(1 season)
Dallas Cowboys
2021-2023
(2 seasons)
Smith signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on Monday. Smith spent the majority of his season with the Jets' practice squad after failing to make the team's 53-man roster in August. The Iowa product was elevated to the active roster for the Jets' Week 15 win over the Jaguars, though he played no snaps. Expect Smith to have the opportunity to compete for a depth spot in the Jets' wide receiver corps this offseason.
Smith reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log. Smith was elevated to the active roster for the first time this season in Sunday's 32-25 win over the Jaguars, failing to record any stats while playing one snap on offense. The wide receiver will look to join the active roster again in Week 16 against the Rams.
The Jets elevated Smith from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus Jacksonville, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Smith has been with New York's practice squad throughout the campaign, and Sunday will mark his first elevation. If he plays Sunday, the 26-year-old wideout will be making his NFL debut. Smith's elevation comes after fellow receiver Irvin Charles (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Smith signed with the Jets' practice squad Wednesday. Smith's impressive preseason performance was enough to earn a spot on the Jets' practice squad, as he caught all five of his targets for a team-leading 120 yards. Although he has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game since entering the league in 2021, he could be elevated to the Jets' active roster if injuries riddle the team's wide receiver room at any point this season.
The Jets waived Smith on Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports. Smith spent time in the Dallas and Arizona organizations prior to being signed by the Jets in early August, though he's yet to get into an NFL regular-season game. The receiver out of Iowa enjoyed a strong preseason for New York, catching all five of his targets for a team-leading 120 yards. That could help him land a spot on New York's practice squad if he clears waivers.
Smith caught both of his targets for 70 yards in Saturday's 20-17 preseason win over the Commanders. Smith showed good chemistry with recent UFL MVP Adrian Martinez in the fourth quarter, as the pair connected for gains of 37 and 33 yards on deep balls. Neither the 25-year-old wide receiver nor the 24-year-old quarterback are likely to land a roster spot with the Jets, but both are realistic practice squad candidates and improved their chances of making it with Saturday's strong performances. Smith should continue to see run with the depth pieces on offense throughout the preseason, with his next chance to take the field coming next Saturday in Carolina.
Smith was signed by the New York Jets on Friday. Smith was most recently waived by Arizona ahead of the 2023 season and has yet to appear in his first NFL game. The 6-foot-2 wide receiver will have a tough journey to getting a spot on the 53-man roster, which will likely mean a practice squad position, if anything, within New York's organization.