Jaylin Smith - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Back to 100 percent Smith (knee) is participating in OTAs this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact A third-round pick in last year's Draft, Smith suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 that landed him on injured reserve until returning in Week 8. He then sustained a season-ending torn meniscus in his knee in Week 9. Wilson reports Smith is now 100 percent healthy and has no restrictions this offseason. He'll compete for a role behind starters Derek Stingley, Kamari Lassiter and slot corner Jalen Pitre.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play in 2026 Smith is progressing in his recovery from season-ending knee surgery and is on track to play next season, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The rookie-third corner landed on injured reserve in early November and was not cleared to return after undergoing a procedure on his knee. Smith also missed four games earlier in the year due to a hamstring injury and was limited to just four regular-season games, logging six tackles (three solo) and one fumble recovery while serving on special teams and the Texans' third corner behind Derek Stingley and Kamari Lassiter. Whether Smith is available start of the 2026 regular season largely depends on his level of participation during training camp.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Heads to IR Smith (undisclosed) was placed on the injured reserve list Wednesday.

Impact The 2025 third-round pick from USC played 33 total snaps (25 on special teams, eight on defense) and recorded two total tackles in the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Broncos, but he appears to have sustained an injury in the process. Smith will now be forced to miss the team's next four games on IR. Tremon Smith is likely to operate as Houston's top reserve boundary corner while Smith is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Ready to return for Week 8 Smith (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Impact The Texans activated Smith from injured reserve Saturday after the rookie third-rounder ended the week with back-to-back full practices. He was still listed as questionable for Week 8, but he's been officially cleared to make his return after going through pregame warmups. Prior to his injury, Smith saw most of his work on special teams while also contributing to the secondary in a rotational role and logged four tackles (two solo) across two regular-season games.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injured reserve The Texans activated Smith (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Smith was designated to return to practice Wednesday, and he earned the questionable tag for Sunday's game against the 49ers after putting together an LP-FP-FP practice log. His activation off IR indicates that he's on track to play Week 8, but his official status may not be known until the Texans announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. The rookie third-rounder posted four tackles (two solo) through the first two games of the regular season prior to his placement on IR due to a hamstring injury.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return to practice Smith (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL transaction log.

Impact Smith has been sidelined since Week 3 with the hamstring injury but was able to log a limited practice Wednesday. It's unclear if he'll be able to return for a Week 8 matchup against the 49ers, and he'll likely occupy primarily a special-teams role when healthy.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could practice soon Houston executive vice president and general manager Nick Caserio said Tuesday that Smith (hamstring) could begin practicing "after another week or two," Sam Warren of the Houston...

Impact Smith was injured in Week 2 and placed on injured reserve. The rookie served as the third cornerback behind Derek Stingley and Kamari Lassiter, getting on the field for 21 defensive snaps. Smith also was a core member on special teams. The earliest he can return is Oct. 26.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR The Texans placed Smith (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Smith will now be forced to miss a minimum of four games after having presumably suffered a hamstring injury during the team's Week 2 loss to Tampa Bay. The rookie third-round pick has racked up four tackles (two solo) across the first two games of the season, and both Tremon Smith and D'Angelo Ross should see an uptick in playing time.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined by hamstring injury Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Smith has played primarily on special teams through the first two games of his pro career. He presumably suffered the injury in Week 2 against Tampa Bay, and a potential timeline for a return is unclear as he has been unable to practice in any capacity throughout the week.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Smith plays big part in Texans' 20-6 NFL preseason victory Jaylin Smith already had a solid training camp for the Texans. Now he has added a great preseason performance. He is on his way up

AUGUST 18, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Houston Texans Rookie Defensive Back Turning Heads In Training Camp Former USC Trojans' defensive back Jaylin Smith enters his rookie season with the Houston Texans, bringing versatility and talent to the def...

AUGUST 10, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Woody Marks signs rookie deal with Houston Texans Marks and Jaylin Smith are now both officially NFL football players.

MAY 11, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Houston Texans' Rookie Jersey Numbers Revealed For Jaylin Smith, Woody Marks Former USC Trojans Jaylin Smith and Woody Marks were both drafted by the Houston Texans in the 2025 NFL Draft. Smith and Marks reported for...

MAY 9, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

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MAY 4, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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APRIL 29, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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