SAIVION SMITH NEWS

Logs tryout with Titans Smith worked out for Tennessee on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Smith was with the Lions in training camp before being waived with an injury settlement due to an undisclosed issue in late August. He's now apparently healthy as he seeks to latch on with a new club. Smith has played with three NFL organizations over three seasons, with most of his work coming on special teams.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions set to re-sign former Alabama DB Saivion Smith Saivion Smith set to re-sign with the Detroit Lions after a scary neck injury cut his 2022 season short.

APRIL 18, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Deal with Detroit runs out Smith's (neck) contract with the Lions' practice squad expired Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Smith sustained an apparently significant neck injury when he was elevated for the Week 5 loss to New England. He then entered the concussion protocol before being placed on the practice squad injured list with a neck designation Oct. 19, and he was never removed from this list before the expiration of his deal. Smith has now appeared in 10 regular-season games while spending time with Dallas, San Francisco and Detroit over the past three seasons.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Lions safety Saivion Smith: 'I couldn't move my arms or legs' Lions safety Saivion Smith detailed the freak injury he suffered against the Patriots in Week 5: \

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

'Scariest Thing of My Life': Saivion Smith Details Injury Against Patriots Saivion Smith will be having surgery after suffering a neck injury against the New England Patriots.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lands on injured list Smith (neck) was placed on the Lions' practice squad injured reserve Wednesday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Smith suffered a concussion and had to be taken off in an ambulance after being elevated from the practice squad for Detroit's Week 5 loss to the Patriots. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that the 24-year-old cornerback was clear of the league's protocols, but, "there [are] some other things we're looking at," regarding the after-effects of this injury, according to Jeff Risdon of USA Today. As a result of this transaction, Smith will not be eligible for activation on game day for at least the next four games.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions move CB Saivion Smith to practice squad IR, sign WR Stanley Berryhill Lions move CB Saivion Smith to practice squad IR, sign WR Stanley Berryhill to the practice squad

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Enters concussion protocol Smith suffered a concussion during Sunday's 29-0 loss to the Patriots, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Smith was involved in a scary incident Sunday against New England, where he was taken off in an ambulance after he collapsed on the field. Although the 24-year-old cornerback suffered a concussion in Week 5, it's relieving to find out that further tests revealed no issues with his neck, per Pelissero. Smith logged just two defensive snaps thus far in 2022, but he'll now have extra time to clear concussion protocols with Detroit having a bye in Week 6. The Lions return to action next Sunday against the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Detroit Lions DB Saivion Smith (neck) travels home on team plane Injured Detroit Lions DB Saivion Smith, who was taken to a hospital after Sunday's second play against the New England Patriots, was release...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • FREEP.COM

In a frightening scene all too common in the NFL, Lions cornerback Saivion Smith taken off field in an ambulance - The Boston Globe The team said Smith had a neck injury on what appeared to be an innocuous encounter with Hunter Henry.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Saivion Smith injury update: Lions CB taken off field in ambulance after suffering neck injury vs. Patriots A relative came out of the stands and joined Smith in the ambulance.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions defensive back Saivion Smith carted off the field Smith, who played at Lakewood High and IMG, was taken off the field by ambulance.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Detroit Lions DB Saivion Smith collapses, taken off field by ambulance Detroit Lions DB Saivion Smith suffered a neck injury Sunday against the New England Patriots and was taken to a local hospital by ambulance...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Lions Saivion Smith Taken to Hospital After Collapsing Against Patriots Detroit Lions defensive back Saivion Smith is being evaluated at a local hospital.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Two plays into first start with Lions, Saivion Smith taken off field by ambulance Lions defensive back Saivion Smith had to be taken off the field at Gillette stadium by ambulance Sunday, strapped to a backboard.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Taken off in ambulance Smith was transported to a local hospital to be evaluated for a neck injury sustained during Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact Smith went down awkwardly after contacting tight end Hunter Henry at the line of scrimmage on the first play of Sunday's game, per Michael Giardi of NFL Network. The 24-year-old had to be loaded into an ambulance on the field, and the exact nature and severity of this injury should become clear following further evaluation.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions defensive back Smith carted off the field vs. Pats

Lions defensive back Saivion Smith was carted off the field following a collision early in the first quarter of the Detroit’s matchup with the New England Patriots

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Report: Detroit Lions cutting Saivion Smith despite solid training camp The Detroit Lions were the sixth stop in the short career of Saivion Smith. Now it seems the cornerback will be looking for his seventh.

AUGUST 30, 2022 • MLIVE.COM

Lions get former Alabama cornerback as waiver claim Two days after his 2021 debut, Saivion Smith has a new NFL team.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • AL.COM

Claimed off waivers by Seattle The Seahawks have claimed Smith off waivers from the Cowboys, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Smith was cut by Dallas on Wednesday, but he quickly earned another shot in the NFL. The former Alabama standout appeared in six games with the Cowboys lasts season (one start), logging three total tackles.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys waive former Alabama cornerback Dallas released Saivion Smith on Wednesday.

MAY 6, 2021 • AL.COM

Stays with Cowboys Dallas signed Smith to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Smith closed out 2020 on the Cowboys' practice squad injured list, having suffered a fractured hand during a Week 14 road win over the Bengals. The 23-year-old received his lone start of the season during that contest, collecting 61 of his 75 total defensive snaps against Cincinnati. He's expected to be recuperated from his injury once the new league year opens up in March.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits injured reserve The Cowboys placed Smith (hand) on the practice squad injured list Saturday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Smith suffered a fractured hand during last weekend's win over the Bengals, and he'll now be forced to spend the remainder of the regular season on IR. He appeared in six games with the Cowboys this season, doing most of his damage on special teams while also logging three tackles (two solo) on defense.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with fractured hand Smith returned to the game after suffering a broken hand in Sunday's 31-10 win over the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Smith made his first career start on defense in Week 14. He briefly went to the locker room in the second half with a hand injury, but he returned to the field and finished the game. The Cowboys believe Smith may be able to play through this injury for the remainder of the season, although he'd likely require some sort of protection on his hand. Smith's practice reps may be limited this week, but considering he already played through it once, he should be in the lineup next week against the 49ers.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Joins 53-man roster Smith was signed from the practice squad by Dallas on Saturday, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Impact Smith will fill the roster spot vacated by Chidobe Awuzie's (hamstring) placement on IR. With Dallas' secondary ravaged by injuries, Smith might get thrown right into the fire against the Russell Wilson-led Seahawks passing game Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE