Smith (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. Smith logged his fifth sack of the season during this past Sunday's win over the Ravens. However, the 2015 fourth-round pick is dealing with an illness, which kept him out of practice Wednesday and may impact his availability over the next two days. The Browns' final injury report Friday will indicate whether Smith will be able to suit up against the Chargers on Sunday.
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Team
Cleveland Browns
Birthdate
9/8/1992 (32)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'4", 270 lbs
Draft Info
2015: Rd 4; Pk (BAL)
Birthplace
Montgomery, AL, USA
Position
DE
College
Kentucky
Experience
10 seasons
Career History
Cleveland Browns
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Minnesota Vikings
2022-2023
(1 season)
Green Bay Packers
2019-2022
(3 seasons)
Baltimore Ravens
2015-2019
(4 seasons)
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Smith (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. Smith logged his fifth sack of the season during this past Sunday's win over the Ravens. However, the 2015 fourth-round pick is dealing with an illness, which kept him out of practice Wednesday and may impact his availability over the next two days. The Browns' final injury report Friday will indicate whether Smith will be able to suit up against the Chargers on Sunday.
Smith tallied two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals. Smith took down Joe Burrow for a seven-yard loss midway through the second quarter, which forced the Bengals to punt the ball away on the next play. Smith logged 5.5 sacks through 16 regular-season games in 2023, but he's already up to 4.0 sacks through the first seven games of the 2024 campaign.
Smith recorded three tackles (two solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 34-13 loss at Washington. Smith's sack Sunday was his third of the season through five games. He's on pace for the fourth double-digit sack season of his career, and he has some IDP allure heading into a Week 6 matchup at Philadelphia.
Smith (neck) was limited in Friday's practice but does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Commanders. Smith popped up on Thursday's practice report with a neck injury. While he was limited in practice Thursday and Friday, there appears to be no concern that the 2015 fourth-round pick is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game. Smith has accrued 10 tackles (seven solo), including 2.0 sacks, through the first four games of the regular season.
Smith (neck) was a limited participant during practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. Smith logged a DNP on Wednesday and his return to the field could have him on a trajectory to suit up Sunday against the Commanders. His practice status Friday could bring greater clarity on his chances to do so.
Smith (back) practiced in a limited fashion Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. Smith and Myles Garrett (foot) have both bene cleared for Sunday's road matchup. It appears that the tandem of veteran pass rushers were simply dealing with soreness. Smith tallied three tackles (two solo) and 1.0 sacks versus Dallas in Week 1 and will look to keep up his momentum versus Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville on Sunday.
Smith (back) is listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice reports, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. Smith is a new addition to the injury report, but per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, his back issue is considered minor and mostly relates to soreness. The same is true of fellow edge rusher Myles Garrett (foot). As long as Smith and Garrett can practice in at least limited capacities Friday, it will bode well for their chances of being available versus Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars on Sunday.
Smith recorded a sack during the Browns' 33-17 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday. The defensive end finished with three tackles in total. Smith ended the 2023 regular season with 27 tackles, including 5.5 sacks.
Smith (knee) returned to practice Thursday. The defensive end suffered a knee contusion Aug. 5 and had not practiced since, per Kelsey Russo of the team's official site. The injury was not believed to be serious. Smith should be in line to start at right defensive end for Cleveland's talented defense.