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Jets-Giants Highlight | Adrian Martinez Fires Play-Action Pass to Brandon Smith for Big Gain Watch Jets QB Adrian Martinez fake a handoff and turn around and deliver a 20-yard completion to Brandon Smith for a first down against the...

AUGUST 17 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets' Tyrod Taylor out for preseason after 'minor' knee surgery; Allen Lazard set to miss 2 weeks

New York Jets backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor is sidelined for the preseason after knee surgery

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Training Camp Highlight | Tyrod Taylor Floats Perfect Pass to Brandon Smith Tyrod Taylor drops backs during 11-on-11 and delivers a pass with just enough touch that it lands right in the arms of Brandon Smith for a b...

JULY 24 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Inks deal with Jets Smith signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on Monday.

Impact Smith spent the majority of his season with the Jets' practice squad after failing to make the team's 53-man roster in August. The Iowa product was elevated to the active roster for the Jets' Week 15 win over the Jaguars, though he played no snaps. Expect Smith to have the opportunity to compete for a depth spot in the Jets' wide receiver corps this offseason.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Smith reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Smith was elevated to the active roster for the first time this season in Sunday's 32-25 win over the Jaguars, failing to record any stats while playing one snap on offense. The wide receiver will look to join the active roster again in Week 16 against the Rams.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Receives Week 15 elevation The Jets elevated Smith from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus Jacksonville, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith has been with New York's practice squad throughout the campaign, and Sunday will mark his first elevation. If he plays Sunday, the 26-year-old wideout will be making his NFL debut. Smith's elevation comes after fellow receiver Irvin Charles (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Jets Smith signed with the Jets' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Smith's impressive preseason performance was enough to earn a spot on the Jets' practice squad, as he caught all five of his targets for a team-leading 120 yards. Although he has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game since entering the league in 2021, he could be elevated to the Jets' active roster if injuries riddle the team's wide receiver room at any point this season.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't get roster spot The Jets waived Smith on Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

Impact Smith spent time in the Dallas and Arizona organizations prior to being signed by the Jets in early August, though he's yet to get into an NFL regular-season game. The receiver out of Iowa enjoyed a strong preseason for New York, catching all five of his targets for a team-leading 120 yards. That could help him land a spot on New York's practice squad if he clears waivers.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't get roster spot The Jets waived Smith on Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

Impact Smith spent time in the Dallas and Arizona organizations prior to being signed by the Jets in early August, though he's yet to get into an NFL regular-season game. The receiver out of Iowa enjoyed a strong preseason for New York, catching all five of his targets for a team-leading 120 yards. That could help him land a spot on New York's practice squad if he clears waivers.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two long catches in preseason win Smith caught both of his targets for 70 yards in Saturday's 20-17 preseason win over the Commanders.

Impact Smith showed good chemistry with recent UFL MVP Adrian Martinez in the fourth quarter, as the pair connected for gains of 37 and 33 yards on deep balls. Neither the 25-year-old wide receiver nor the 24-year-old quarterback are likely to land a roster spot with the Jets, but both are realistic practice squad candidates and improved their chances of making it with Saturday's strong performances. Smith should continue to see run with the depth pieces on offense throughout the preseason, with his next chance to take the field coming next Saturday in Carolina.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brought in by Jets Smith was signed by the New York Jets on Friday.

Impact Smith was most recently waived by Arizona ahead of the 2023 season and has yet to appear in his first NFL game. The 6-foot-2 wide receiver will have a tough journey to getting a spot on the 53-man roster, which will likely mean a practice squad position, if anything, within New York's organization.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys rookie OT Tyler Smith could get early starting role

The Cowboys drafted Tyler Smith to be their left tackle of the future, but because of injuries, that future could be now, David Helman write...

AUGUST 27, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Jerry Jones: 'No urgency' about Cowboys' WR injuries

Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones isn't in a rush to find an external replacement for James Washington, but he should be, David Helman writes.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Active in practice Smith participated in Dallas' practice sessions Thursday, The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Smith underwent ankle surgery in January but he appears to be healthy once again during training camp. The second-year wideout signed a reserve/future deal with Dallas shortly after spending the entirety of the 2021 season on the team's practice squad.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Franklin: Brandon Smith 'has all the tools to be a successful NFL linebacker' with Panthers Brandon Smith arrived at Penn State as a five-star recruit and he departs as an NFL draft pick. The Carolina Panthers selected Smith with th...

APRIL 30, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

PHOTOS: Brandon Smith reacts to being drafted by Carolina See photos of an emotional Smith as he got the call and found out he's coming to Carolina on Saturday.

APRIL 30, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Penn State's Brandon Smith becomes first Lion chosen Saturday in the 2022 NFL draft Smith goes to the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round, 120 overall.

APRIL 30, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

PHOTOS: Best of linebacker Brandon Smith at Penn State An All-Big Ten selection in 2021, Smith was picked in the fourth round (120th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft by Carolina.

APRIL 30, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Brandon Smith Penn State Pro Day highlights: Watch Several former Penn State players looking to enter the 2022 NFL Draft participated in Pro Day held inside at Holuba Hall on Thursday.

MARCH 26, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

NFL Draft 2022: Analyst breaks down where Penn State's Arnold Ebiketie, Brandon Smith and more could go ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. discussed where he sees former Penn State players going in the 2022 NFL Draft during a Wednesday confer...

MARCH 23, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Set for ankle surgery Smith will undergo a procedure on his injured ankle Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The wide receiver appears to have finished the 2021 season with an ankle issue, which he be addressed Thursday. Smith spent the entire year on the Cowboys' practice squad, and he was not activated for any contests.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inks futures deal Smith signed a reserve/future deal with the Cowboys on Monday.

Impact Smith signed with the Cowboys as undrafted free agent out of Iowa in 2021. He spent the season on the Cowboys' practice squad and never made it to the active roster. He'll work to make a bigger impact next season.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Wednesday Smith (illness) was restored to the practice squad from the Cowboys' practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Smith spent just two days in protocols after testing positive for the virus. The 23-year-old wideout has yet to make his NFL debut.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands in COVID-19 protocols Smith (illness) was placed on the practice squad COVID-19 list Monday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith spent all of training camp with the Cowboys prior to being waived in late August. He latched on with the team's practice squad, but he has not been active for a game this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State LB Brandon Smith declares for NFL Draft Penn State junior linebacker Brandon Smith announced Friday that he is opting out of the Jan. 1 Outback Bowl against Arkansas and will enter...

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM