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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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.
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.
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.
Team
Cleveland Browns
Birthdate
9/8/1992 (31)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'4", 270 lbs
Draft Info
2015: Rd 4; Pk (BAL)
Birthplace
Greenville, AL, USA
Position
DE
College
Kentucky
Experience
10th season
Career History
Cleveland Browns
2023 - Present
(1 season)
Minnesota Vikings
2022 - 2023
(1 season)
Green Bay Packers
2019 - 2022
(3 seasons)
Baltimore Ravens
2015 - 2019
(4 seasons)
Previous Game
14
Final
45
1
TOTAL
0
SACK
0
INT
2023 Post Season Stats
SK
TK
AST
INT
TFL
0
0
1
0
0
2023 Regular Season Stats
SK
TK
AST
INT
TFL
6
18
9
0
0
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1/13
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L 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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12/28
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W 37-20
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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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0
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12/24
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W 36-22
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2
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0
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2
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2
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23
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0
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1
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2
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12/17
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W 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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0
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12/10
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W 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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L 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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