Ihmir Smith-Marsette - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Signed to Giants' practice squad Smith-Marsette sign with the Giants' practice squad Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact Smith-Marsette appeared in 15 regular-season games for the Giants in 2024 but didn't survive Tuesday's roster cuts. The 2021 fifth-rounder will stay in New York as a member of the Giants' practice squad, and his special-teams experience should offer him the opportunity to be elevated to the active roster.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by New York Smith-Marsette was released by the Giants on Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official website reports.

Impact Smith-Marsette re-signed with the Giants in March after spending the 2024 campaign with the team, serving as the team's primary return man. The wide receiver recorded two catches for seven yards, a six-yard run, three punt returns for 30 yards and 46 yards on two kickoff returns over two preseason games in 2025. Considering his ability as a special-teams asset, Smith-Marsette will likely find another suitor in the near future.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Big Blue The Giants re-signed Smith-Marsette on Wednesday.

Impact Smith-Marsette served as the Giants primary return man in 2024, accumulating 381 kick-return yards -- including an 100-yard touchdown in Week 17 -- and 228 punt-return yards across 15 appearances. Now that he's officially returning to New York, the Iowa product is expected to serve as the team's return specialist in 2025 while also competing for a depth role at wide receiver throughout the summer.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives as NY's top returner Smith-Marsette didn't record any targets or touches on offense in 2024, but he logged 381 yards and one touchdown on 11 kick returns along with 228 yards on 29 punt returns.

Impact The highlight of Smith-Marsette's season was a 100-yard kick return for a touchdown in Week 17 against Indianapolis. That was his second career TD as a returner -- the first came on a punt return for the Panthers in 2023. On offense, Smith-Marsette logged only six offensive snaps, and his path forward on an NFL roster may be tied to his skill set on special teams. He'll be an unrestricted free agent upon the start of the offseason.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Los Gigantes Call of the Game: Ihmir Smith-Marsette Touchdown Listen to the Los Gigantes call of the game on Ihmir Smith-Marsette's touchdown.

JANUARY 3 • GIANTS.COM

STC Michael Ghobrial on Ihmir Smith-Marsette's 100-yard kickoff return TD Special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial speaks to the media Thursday ahead of the Giants' Week 18 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles...

JANUARY 2 • GIANTS.COM

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JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Giants' Ihmir Smith-Marsette wins player of the week honor after performance vs Colts Giants’ return man Ihmir Smith-Marsette won the NFC’s Special Teams Player of the Week award with his performance against the Colts.

JANUARY 1 • USATODAY.COM

Giants' Ihmir Smith-Marsette named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week New York Giants wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette has been named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 17.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Giants Now: Malik Nabers, Ihmir Smith-Marsette make PFF Team of the Week The news of the day for Giants fans on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

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DECEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Ihmir Smith-Marsette returns kickoff 100 yards for TD | Giants vs. Colts Highlights Kick returner Ihmir Smith-Marsette returns the third quarter opening kickoff for a 100-yards touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

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DECEMBER 29, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Ihmir Smith-Marsette leaps over Cowboys defender | Giants vs. Cowboys Highlights Wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette leaps over Cowboys linebacker Damone Clark to return a punt for 22 yards.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Clear of concussion protocol Coach Brian Daboll said Monday that Smith-Marsette checked out okay after he was evaluated for a concussion, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Impact Smith-Marsette suffered a blow to the head during Sunday's game versus the Commanders, but it looks like he came away without any serious injury. He figures to resume his regular role as a return man in Week 10 at Carolina.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evaluated for concussion Smith-Marsette is questionable to return and being evaluated for a concussion, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith-Marsette returned one kick for 21 yards and two punts for 12 yards before exiting the game. He will need to clear concussion protocol in order to return.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evaluated for potential concussion Smith-Marsette is questionable to return and is being evaluated for a potential concussion, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith-Marsette returned one kick for 21 yards and two punts for 12 yards before exiting the game. He will need to clear concussion protocol in order to return.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Smith-Marsette (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Impact Smith-Marsette upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to consecutive limited sessions to end the Giants' week of practice, and Friday's injury report suggests that he's past his ankle issue in time for Week 9. Now that Smith-Marsette is back at full health, he's expected to serve as the Giants' top kick and punt returner.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited Thursday Smith-Marsette (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Smith-Marsette opened the week as a DNP on Wednesday due to an ankle injury he may have picked up during the Giants' Week 8 loss to the Steelers. He'll have one more chance Friday to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's NFC East showdown against the Commanders. Smith-Marsette has served as the Giants' primary return man on special teams, and if he cannot play Sunday, Darius Slayton and Eric Gray could handle those duties as Tyrone Tracy continues to work his way through the league's concussion protocols.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

STC Michael Ghobrial on Ihmir Smith-Marsette's growth as a returner Special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial speaks to the media Thursday ahead of the Giants' Week 9 matchup against the Washington Commander...

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Misses Wednesday's practice Smith-Marsette (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Smith-Marsette played 10 special-teams snaps and returned three kicks for 100 yards in Monday night's loss to the Steelers, but it appears he sustained an ankle injury in the process. The first-year Giant could be in jeopardy of missing Week 9's matchup against the Commanders if he's unable to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past foot issue Smith-Marsette (foot) was not listed on the Giants' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Smith-Marsette left the Giants' Week 6 loss to the Bengals after sustaining a foot injury, but Wednesday's injury report suggests he's already moved past the issue. Expect the first-year Giant to assume the team's top punt and kick return duties ahead of Week 7's matchup against the Eagles.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Smith-Marsette (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The returner fielded two punts and gained one yard before exiting. Smith-Marsette is deep on New York's wide receiver depth chart and has yet to record a catch this season. Darius Slayton and Tyrone Tracy are the next men up on punt and kick return duties, respectively.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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