MAASON SMITH NEWS

Good to go Week 2 Smith is active for Sunday's battle against the Bengals.

Impact Smith missed multiple weeks during training camp due to an undisclosed issue and was then a healthy scratch for Week 1 of the regular season. However, he's ready to roll for Week 2 and could see some rotational snaps along Jacksonville's defensive line. Smith will likely take some of the work that Khalen Saunders, who is a healthy scratch Sunday, assumed in the season-opener.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch vs. Carolina Smith (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact Smith was activated from the active/PUP list mid-August and is not dealing with an injury, so he is a healthy scratch for Week 1, per Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union. Smith, the Jaguars' 2024 second-round pick, was expected to serve in a meaningful role on the interior defensive line, but he'll observe Sunday's game in street clothes while Khalen Saunders and Austin Johnson work in rotation with DaVon Hamilton and Arik Armstead. Smith's next opportunity to make his 2025 debut is Sunday, Sept. 14 against the Bengals in Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch vs. Carolina Smith (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact Smith was activated from the active/PUP list mid-August and is not dealing with an injury, so he is a healthy scratch for Week 1, per Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union. Smith, the Jaguars' 2024 second-round pick, was expected to serve in a meaningful role on the interior defensive line, but he'll observe Sunday's game in street clothes while Khalen Saunders and Austin Johnson work in rotation with DaVon Hamilton and Arik Armstead. Smith's next opportunity to make his 2025 debut is Sunday, Sept. 14 against the Bengals in Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars Defensive Line Taking Shape, Day 17 of Training Camp The Jaguars held a comparatively light, short practice in shorts on Day 17 of 2025 Training Camp at the Miller Electric Center Tuesday, with...

AUGUST 19 • JAGUARS.COM

Nose tackle Khalen Saunders feels almost instantaneous joy following trade to Jaguars

Khalen Saunders is welcoming a change of scenery

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Saints trade DT Saunders to Jaguars for C Fortner following preseason game, AP sources say

Two people familiar with negotiations say two-time Super Bowl champion defensive tackle Khalen Saunders is being traded from New Orleans to Jacksonville for center Luke Fortner

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Jaguars are taking a cautious approach with 2-way star Travis Hunter in preseason game at the Saints

The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to be cautious with two-way star Travis Hunter in their preseason game at New Orleans on Sunday

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Activated from PUP list Thursday Smith (undisclosed) was activated off the active/PUP list Thursday.

Impact Smith was placed on the active/PUP list July 23 in a move that head coach Liam Coen described as precautionary. The 2024 second-round pick has regained health and will push for a role on the interior of Jacksonville's defensive line.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars activate DT Maason Smith from PUP list The Jacksonville Jaguars activated second-year defensive tackle Maason Smith from the physically unable to perform list on Thursday.A second...

AUGUST 14 • THESTATE.COM

Precautionary placement on PUP Jaguars head coach Liam Coen told reporters Wednesday that Smith's (undisclosed) placement on the active/PUP list was cautionary, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville report...

Impact The Jaguars haven't disclosed the exact nature of Smith's injury. However, it appears the 2024 second-round pick's injury isn't serious, which should open the door for him to participate in training camp and the preseason. Smith saw his snap count grow in the latter part of his rookie campaign, and he registered 12 tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, and two pass defenses across the last six games of the 2024 regular season.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Opens camp on PUP list The Jaguars placed Smith (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith was the 48th overall pick in the 2024 Draft and appeared in 11 regular-season games as a rookie, making five starts. He finished the campaign with 17 tackles (10 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and three pass breakups on 384 defensive snaps. Smith should again be a prominent member of the Jaguars' defensive line rotation.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes during rookie campaign Smith tallied 17 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and defended three passes over 11 games in 2024.

Impact Smith, a 2024 second-round pick from LSU, saw a relatively large role on the Jaguars' defense during his rookie season, playing 365 defensive snaps and making five starts over his 11 appearances. He ranked third on Jacksonville's defense in sacks and could very well see a larger role in 2025, with the team's pass-rush unit struggling in 2024 (fifth-fewest sacks in the NFL). Expect Smith to compete with DaVon Hamilton and Arik Armstead for a starting position on the Jaguars' defense throughout the offseason.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT | Rookie Maason Smith Records Third Sack of Season for Jaguars Jacksonville Jaguars rookie defensive tackle Maason Smith sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph for a 3-yard loss.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM

Rising Star on Defense: Rookie DT Maason Smith Becoming a Force Jaguars rookie DT Maason Smith registered his second career sack in his third consecutive start this past Sunday: “Every time I go out there...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM

Maason Smith on Making the Most of His Reps, BTJ Success | Media Availability Jaguars DT Maason Smith meets with the media on Monday after the loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM

All set for Week 13 Smith (ankle) did not appear on the Jaguars' first injury report of the week Wednesday.

Impact Smith appears to be set to return to the field after a four-game absence with an ankle injury. The 22-year-old has played in five games this season, compiling five total tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed. Smith will be back in his role as a depth option behind DaVon Hamilton and Arik Armstead at defensive tackle versus the Texans on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Week 11 Smith (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's battle against the Lions.

Impact Smith will be inactive for his fourth straight contest due to an ankle injury. He's been able to log a trio of limited practice sessions each of the past three weeks, but Jacksonville continues to hold him out. The Jaguars are on bye next week, so Smith will have extra time to recover ahead of the team's Week 13 tilt against the Texans.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 11 Smith (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Detroit, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Smith has been sidelined for Jacksonville's last three games due to an ankle injury, but he has a chance to return Sunday after logging limited practice sessions all week. The rookie second-round pick has logged five tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, through five regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Week 10 Smith (ankle) was a limited practice participant Friday, but he has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The rookie second-round pick was limited in practice all week, but he will be sidelined for a third straight game due to an ankle injury. Smith's next chance at suiting up will be Week 11 against Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 17. Jordan Jefferson and Jeremiah Ledbetter will be the primary backups at defensive tackle behind starters DaVon Hamilton and Arik Armstead.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss another contest Smith (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's Week 9 matchup against Philadelphia, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Smith will sit out a third straight game, as he's dealing with an ankle injury. The rookie second-round draft pick did manage to log a trio of limited practices this week, so he'll look to return to game action Sunday, Nov. 10 against Minnesota. Jordan Jefferson could again see a smattering of defensive snaps with Smith sidelined.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will be sidelined Week 8 Smith (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

Impact Smith hurt his ankle during practice this week, per Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union. The rookie defensive tackle notched his first career sack and logged a season-high 49 percent of the Jaguars' defensive snaps against Chicago in Week 6, so his injury comes as he was building some momentum. Jordan Jefferson could see more work with Smith sidelined.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Maason Smith and Cam Little on Playing in London, Rookie Duties | Jacksonville Jaguars Jaguars DT Maason Smith and K Cam Little have tea time with Kainani Stevens after practice ahead of Week 7. Little and Smith talk about thei...

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM

Ryan Nielsen on LBs, Maason Smith & More Ahead of Bills | Press Conference Jaguars Defensive Coordinator Ryan Nielsen meets with media on Friday of Week 3 ahead of the Jaguars' Week 3 game against the Bills on Monda...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM

Jaguars In and Out, 2024 Week 2: Darnell Savage, Maason Smith and Four Others Out S Darnell Savage, DL Maason Smith inactive for the Jaguars against the Cleveland Browns at EverBank Stadium Sunday

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM

Maason Smith Ready for NFL Impact After Strong Training Camp Jaguars rookie DL Maason Smith spoke to the media Monday afternoon following practice at the Miller Electric Center: “I feel like I’m ready...

AUGUST 20, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM