The Jets waived Smith (undisclosed) from their injured-reserve list with an injury settlement Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Smith spent only a couple days on the Jets' injured-reserve list before parting ways with the team entirely. Unless he's claimed during the current waiver period, he's on track to become an unrestricted free agent.
Chris Smith: Everything you need to know
Chris Smith
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Chris Smith Game Log 2025
Chris Smith Player Profile and Salary
Birthdate
5/1/2000 (26)
Status
UFA
HT/WT
5'11", 195 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 5; Pk (LV)
Birthplace
Atlanta, GA, USA
Position
SAF
College
Georgia
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Las Vegas Raiders
2023-2026
(3 seasons)
Los Angeles Rams
2025-2025
(1 season)
New York Jets
2025-2025
(1 season)
Chris Smith: Breaking News
Reverts to injured reserve
Smith (undisclosed) reverted to the Jets' injured reserve Friday. Smith was not claimed off waivers and will now stay with the Jets on injured reserve for the 2026 season, barring an injury settlement. The free safety played 14 games last season, split between three separate teams, and is primarily a special teams contributor.
Sent to waivers
The Jets waived/injured Smith (undisclosed) on Thursday, per the NFL's official media site. Smith will revert to injured reserve Friday if he clears waivers. The 2023 fifth-round pick played 14 games among three teams last season, serving almost exclusively on special teams.