Elerson G. Smith - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Hangs up cleats The Browns placed Smith on the reserve/retired list Wednesday.

Impact Smith was a fourth-round pick by the Giants in the 2021 Draft and appeared in 15 career regular-season contests, including two with Cleveland last season. Smith played just 141 defensive snaps and another 157 on special teams across those 15 games, finishing his career with 13 tackles (four solo) and one forced fumble.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Gets look from Cleveland Smith (undisclosed) worked out with the Browns on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived with injury settlement The Saints waived Smith (undisclosed) from injured reserve Thursday after reaching an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders Under Contract: LB Elerson Smith Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elerson Smith is on a one-year, $985,000 contract.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Raiders Make Two More Practice Squad Moves The Las Vegas Raiders signed linebacker Elerson Smith to the practice squad while waived linebacker Jaylon Smith on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Giants sign OLB Tashawn Bower, waive OLB Elerson Smith (injured), DB Trenton Thompson Undrafted in 2017, the 6-foot-5, 250-pound LSU product has played in 26 games (three starts) for the Vikings (2017-19, 2021), Patriots (2020...

JULY 25, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Season over following IR placement Smith (Achilles) is slated to miss the rest of the 2022-23 season after being placed on injured reserve, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith is now set to receive season-ending surgery next week on a nagging bone spur by his Achilles/heel. The Giants have since signed Ryder Anderson from the practice squad to their active roster in a corresponding move, but Smith will now aim to make a full recovery heading into the 2023-24 campaign.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elerson Smith blocks punt to set up offense in the red zone | Giants vs. Eagles Highlights Outside linebacker Elerson Smith blocks an Eagles punt to set the Giants up with the ball in the Eagles red zone.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Activated from injured reserve The Giants activated Smith (lower leg) from injured reserve Saturday, Matt Citak of the team's official site reports.

Impact Smith was designated to return from IR and returned to practice Wednesday, marking his first football action since suffering a lower-leg injury at the end of August. The Giants didn't waste any time adding the second-year linebacker to the active roster, so they presumably will get Smith involved during Sunday's matchup, though it's possible he operates primarily on special teams during his season debut.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Wednesday Smith (lower leg) was designated to return from injured reserve and practiced Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith landed on injured reserve at the end of August due to a right leg injury he suffered during practice a few weeks earlier. The second-year linebacker will now have a 21-day window to be added to the active roster, or he'll revert back to IR for the remainder of the 2022 campaign.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants place Shane Lemieux, Elerson Smith, Rodarius Williams on injured reserve, so when can they return? The Giants are dealing with some notable injuries.

AUGUST 31, 2022 • NJ.COM

McKinney gets chance to be a defensive leader for Giants

Xavier McKinney had a breakout season with the New York Giants in 2021 and there’s more on his plate this year

AUGUST 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Injures leg at practice Sunday Smith injured his right leg during Sunday's practice, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Smith limped off the field and eventually left practice with the Giants' athletic trainers. The extent of the injury remains unclear, but it's certainly something to monitor as the 2021 fourth-round pick appeared in just eight games last year before spending the remainder of the season on IR.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New York Giants Training Camp Player Preview: OLB Elerson Smith Defensive end/outside linebacker Elerson Smith has an intriguing skillset but needs to stay on the field.

JULY 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

New York Giants Training Camp Player Preview: OLB Elerson Smith Defensive end/outside linebacker Elerson Smith has an intriguing skillset but needs to stay on the field.

JULY 10, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Healthy again Smith (neck) was a participant in the Giants' recent OTAs, Mike Rosenstein of NJ.com reports.

Impact Smith finished last season on injured reserve after an initial IR stint due to a hamstring issue, and only competed in eight games. Going into his second season, Smith will work to earn a bigger role in the Giants' linebacking corps in 2022.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR The Giants placed Smith (neck) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Smith's second stint on IR rules him out for Week 18's season finale against Washington. The 2021 fourth-round pick ends his rookie season with eight tackles (two solo) and one forced fumble across eight appearances.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fromm likely getting a second start at QB with Giants

Jake Fromm is likely going to get his second NFL start

JANUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

4 Giants activated off COVID list; Elerson Smith to IR The four players who missed the Chicago game because they were on the Reserve/COVID-19 list were activated Wednesday.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Giants QB Daniel Jones ruled out for 3rd straight week

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been ruled out for the third straight game because of a neck injury

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Elerson Smith perseveres, finally plays for Giants Elerson Smith missed out on his last season of college football because of COVID-19. He nearly lost his first season in the NFL to it, too....

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Activated Saturday Smith (hamstring) was activated from the designated to return list Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Smith was the Giants' 2021 fourth-round selection and had been dealing with the hamstring issue since camp. After finally getting clearance, he'll look to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Raiders. Smith will likely provide depth in the Giants' linebacker group, mostly behind Azeez Ojulari.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LB Trent Harris, WR Pharoh Cooper elevated from practice squad; LB Elerson Smith activated Two newcomers to the roster were among the three players added by the Giants as they completed their preparation for their home game tomorro...

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Coach Joe Judge on potential debuts of Aaron Robinson, Elerson Smith Coach Joe Judge addresses the media Friday to discuss the potential debuts of rookies Aaron Robinson and Elerson Smith.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Giants QB Jones needs to re-evaluate after fast start, slip

Daniel Jones was off to the best start of his brief career as New York Giants quarterback until things took a turn six quarters ago

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

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