Smith (undisclosed) worked out with the Browns on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Smith was waived by the Saints with an injury settlement at the conclusion of training camp. Now that he's healthy, the 2021 fourth-round pick will attempt to catch on with the Browns and provide rotational depth at linebacker. Smith last saw NFL action in 2022 with the Giants, when he registered three tackles (one solo) across five regular-season games.
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Team
Cleveland Browns
Birthdate
7/17/1998 (26)
Status
FRES
HT/WT
6'7", 245 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 4; Pk (NYG)
Birthplace
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Position
DE
College
Northern Iowa
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Cleveland Browns
2024-Present
(1 season)
Las Vegas Raiders
2023-2024
(2 seasons)
New York Jets
2023-2023
(1 season)
New York Giants
2021-2023
(2 seasons)
Smith (undisclosed) worked out with the Browns on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Smith was waived by the Saints with an injury settlement at the conclusion of training camp. Now that he's healthy, the 2021 fourth-round pick will attempt to catch on with the Browns and provide rotational depth at linebacker. Smith last saw NFL action in 2022 with the Giants, when he registered three tackles (one solo) across five regular-season games.
The Saints waived Smith (undisclosed) from injured reserve Thursday after reaching an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Smith was set to miss the entire 2024 season after reverting to IR, but he'll now be free to sign with a team once he's fully recovered from his injury. Smith has played in 13 regular-season games since being drafted by the Giants in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, accruing 11 tackles (three solo) and one forced fumble over that span.