Brandon Smith - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Signed to Pittsburgh's 53-man roster The Steelers signed Smith off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Smith had already been elevated from the practice squad thrice, so Saturday's move means he's eligible to suit up for the Steelers for the rest of the season. The Iowa product caught both of his targets for 24 yards against the Saints in Week 7. If Ben Skowronek (calf) cannot play Sunday, then Smith, Kaden Wetjen and Brandon Johnson would all be in line for more offensive snaps.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to Pittsburgh's practice squad Smith reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Smith caught both of his targets for 24 yards in Sunday's win over the Saints in Paris. The wide receiver played 29 offensive snaps in the contest, good for 45 percent of the team's total offensive plays. Smith has no practice squad elevations remaining, meaning he will need to sign with the Steelers' 53-man roster to suit up for more 2026 contests with the team.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 7 The Steelers elevated Smith from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact The Steelers have chosen to utilize Smith's third and final practice squad elevation for the 2026 regular season. The wide receiver will be unable to play for the team past Week 7 unless he is signed to the 53-man roster. Smith has played 57 offensive snaps and 22 special-teams snaps over the past two contests.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to Steelers' practice squad Smith reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Smith played 41 of the Steelers' 79 offensive snaps in their 26-19 win at Tampa Bay on Sunday, good for third on the team at wide receiver behind DK Metcalf (75) and Germie Bernard (74). With that said, he did not draw any targets, and his only impact on the box score in Week 6 was a tackle in kick coverage. Whether he's back with the active roster in Week 7 could depend on the status of Ben Skowronek (calf).

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Steelers elevated Smith from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Bucs.

Impact With Michael Pittman (foot), Roman Wilson (finger) and Ben Skowronek (calf) all injured and out for Week 6, Smith will bring up the rear of the Steelers' wideout depth chart behind DK Metcalf and rookie Germie Bernard.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Back on practice squad Smith reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Smith was called upon for Sunday's Week 5 win over the Colts and logged 16 of 60 offensive snaps. He made one catch for six yards, but that reception was negated due to a holding penalty, so Smith statistically ended up without a target. Wideouts Roman Wilson (finger) and Ben Skowronek (calf) were both injured Sunday and have already been ruled out for Week 6, so Smith figures to have a good chance of being elevated again for Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Up from practice squad The Steelers elevated Smith from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact With Michael Pittman (foot) placed on injured reserve, Smith gets the call up from the practice squad for Week 5, where he'll provide depth behind D.K. Metcalf, Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard and Ben Skowronek.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Pittsburgh's practice squad The Steelers signed Smith to the practice squad Monday.

Impact The Steelers waived Smith during Sunday's cutdown day. The wide receiver cleared waivers and has rejoined the Steelers on the practice squad. The 27-year-old participated in the first and last preseason games for the team, catching four of his five targets for 17 yards.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Pittsburgh The Steelers waived Smith (undisclosed) on Sunday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Smith recovered from an undisclosed injury to play in the Steelers' preseason finale against the Bills on Thursday, when he caught two passes on three targets for four yards. The Iowa product didn't crack the Steelers' 53-man roster, though he could stay in Pittsburgh as a member of the practice squad if he goes unclaimed off waivers. Smith played 21 snaps (eight on offense, 13 on special teams) across two regular-season games for the Jets in 2025.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 28 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

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AUGUST 20 • SI.COM

Picks up injury Thursday Smith did not participate in Saturday's training camp practice due to an unspecified injury, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.

Impact Smith appeared to sustain the injury while on punt coverage during the Steelers' 28-9 preseason win over the Packers on Thursday. His practice participation over the coming week will determine whether he'll be cleared to play in the Steelers' second exhibition game against the Jets on Friday.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Pittsburgh The Steelers signed Smith to a reserve/future contract Thursday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Smith ended the 2025 season on the Patriots' practice squad after spending the majority of the campaign with the Jets organization. He joined the NFL in May of 2021 as an undrafted free agent and has appeared in three regular-season games, all of which came over the last two years with the Jets. Smith will be a part of the Steelers' 90-man roster when the offseason begins Feb. 9, which affords him the opportunity to participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from practice squad New England cut Smith from the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Smith inked with the Patriots' practice squad late December but wasn't ultimately elevated for a single game with the team. His spot on the practice squad has now been replaced by veteran wideout Trent Sherfield.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots' injuries push them toward a low-risk practice squad addition The New England Patriots are adding wide receiver Brandon Smith to their practice squad, as announced on Tuesday afternoon. This move comes...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Signed to practice squad The Patriots signed Smith to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Smith was waived from the Jets' practice squad Dec. 2. The former Jet may have a chance for a revenge game this Sunday, as the wide receiver is a prime candidate for practice squad elevation with Kayshon Boutte (concussion) and Demario Douglas (hamstring) both nursing injuries ahead of the contest.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets released from practice squad The Jets released Smith from their practice squad Tuesday, Eric Allen of the team's official site reports.

Impact In a corresponding transaction, the Jets signed cornerback Samuel Womack to their practice squad. Smith was waived from the Jets' active roster back in October before re-signing with the practice squad mere days later, so he could be a candidate to be brought back into the organization at some point down the line.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets Sign CB Samuel Womack to the Practice Squad Green & White Release WR Brandon Smith from P-Squad

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Back with Jets on practice squad The Jets signed Smith to the practice squad Thursday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Smith was waived by the Jets on Tuesday after signing to their active roster Saturday, but he has opted to stay in New York as a member of the practice squad after clearing waivers. Smith has appeared in two regular-season games and logged 21 snaps (eight on offense, 13 on special teams) across that span.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets Release WR Brandon Smith Pass Catcher Appeared in 2 Games for Green & White this Season

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Gets released The Jets released Smith on Tuesday, Susanna Welr of the team's official site reports.

Impact Smith was signed to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game at Cincinnati when Josh Reynolds (hip) was placed on injured reserve, but he's now becoming a free agent less than a week later. He'll be searching for another chance with a different team.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inked to Jets' active roster The Jets signed Smith from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Smith's addition to the active roster corresponds with the Jets placing Josh Reynolds (hip) on injured reserve. Smith was elevated to the Jets' active roster for Week 6 against the Broncos and played 12 snaps on special teams without showing up on the box score otherwise. He'll give the Jets an additional body on special teams, but he could also be in the mix for snaps on offense against the Bengals on Sunday due to the absences of Reynolds and Garrett Wilson (knee).

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

SOURCE: Jets sign preseason star to 53-man roster after WR injuries The New York Jets have signed wide receiver Brandon Smith to the 53-man roster ahead of their Week 8 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

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OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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