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Puts up career-high marks Smartt played in 15 regular-season games, making 16 on 19 targets for 208 yards.

Impact Smartt's reception and yards total were career highs, despite playing 122 offensive snaps less in 2024 than he had in 2023. The Old Dominion product is set to enter free agency in March and could be a candidate to return to the squad in 2025, depending on how the Chargers rework their tight-end corps with only Will Dissly under contract for next season.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Stone Smartt: "What's Down the Road Is the Best to Come" Tight end Stone Smartt speaks to the media on what's to come for the Chargers following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL season.

JANUARY 12 • CHARGERS.COM

Held catchless versus Las Vegas Smartt was not targeted during Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Raiders.

Impact Smartt played just 13 offensive snaps in Los Angeles' regular-season finale, a lesser total than both Will Dissly and Tucker Fisk. Across 15 regular-season appearances, Smartt logged 16 catches (19 targets) for 208 yards, with zero touchdowns. After the Chargers' playoff activity, which will begin on the road against Houston on Saturday in a wild-card round matchup, Smartt will be slated to become a restricted free agent in the offseason.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Two receptions in big win Smartt caught both of his targets for 23 yards in the 40-7 win over the Patriots on Saturday.

Impact Will Dissly (35 snaps) and Tucker Fisk (32 snaps) both played more than Smartt, who had benefitted in recent weeks due to the absence of Dissly and Hayden Hurst (illness). With Dissly back, Smartt should fade back into the No. 2 tight end committee that is typically used as an additional blocker.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stone Smartt High-Points Herbert's 14-Yard Redzone Laser Tight end Stone Smartt high-points quarterback Justin Herbert's 14-yard redzone laser.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • CHARGERS.COM

Three receptions in win Smartt caught all three of his targets for 37 yards in the 34-27 win over the Broncos on Thursday.

Impact Hayden Hurst returned off injured reserve after missing the past five weeks due to a hip injury, but the veteran only played eight snaps, hardly carving into Smartt's playing time. In addition, Will Dissly appears closer to returning after missing the past two games due to a shoulder injury, which would also relegate Smartt to at minimum No. 2 in the tight end rotation come Week 16. Given the compiling playing time factors, Smartt's run as a productive fantasy option could be coming to a close.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Herberts' Improvisation Proves Positive on 19-Yard Toss to Smartt Quarterback Justin Herbert buys time on a rollout before locating tight end Stone Smartt for a 19-yard gain against the Denver Broncos.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • CHARGERS.COM

Nearly leads team in receving Smartt pulled in five of six targets for 50 receiving yards while losing a fumble in Sunday's 40-17 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Smartt continued to operate as the Chargers' top tight end sans veteran starter Will Dissly (shoulder). The third-year man fell just eight yards short of the team lead in receiving behind Ladd McConkey (5-58-1). Smartt did cough up the first fumble of his career in the lopsided loss, putting a damper on an otherwise fine fantasy showing. With Dissly expected to miss multiple weeks, Smartt could be a bargain at the tight end position in Week 16.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stone Smartt Hauls in Over the Shoulder Deep Pass From Justin Herbert Quarterback Justin Herbert loads up the deep ball and finds tight end Stone Smartt for a 31-yard completion against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • CHARGERS.COM

Why Chargers Tight End Stone Smartt is Ready for Bigger Role The Chargers third-year tight end, a former college quarterback, is in line for an increased role against Tampa Bay

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • CHARGERS.COM

Set for significant playing bump Smartt is set for a bump in playing time with Will Dissly (shoulder) likely out multiple weeks, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Hayden Hurst (hip) is technically eligible to return off injured reserve by Week 15, but given there's been zero updates regarding the health of the veteran, Smartt effectively has a clear shot at the No. 1 tight end role with Dissly expected to be out. Smartt played a season-high 22 snaps and parlayed that into three receptions for 54 yards, mostly in the absence of Dissly. The 26-year-old has mainly been a rotational piece in his three-year career, but the 2022 undrafted free agent hasn't had this sort of opportunity to emerge as a fantasy relevant piece.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stone Smartt Plucks Herbert's Top-Shelf Delivery for 21-Yard Gain and Red-Zone Access Tight end Stone Smartt plucks Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's top-shelf delivery for 21-yard gain and red-zone access.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • CHARGERS.COM

Ready for Sunday night Smartt (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals.

Impact Smartt was sidelined for each of the Chargers' last two games due to an ankle injury likely sustained in Week 8's win over the Saints. However, he practiced in full Friday and is now in line to return to the field Sunday. Expect Smartt to serve as a depth piece in the Chargers' tight end room in Week 11, playing behind both Hayden Hurst and Will Dissly.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Wednesday Smartt (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Smartt has been sidelined for the Chargers' last two regular-season games due to an ankle injury. He'll have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against Cincinnati.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 10 Smartt (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against Tennessee, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smartt has been limited in practice all week due to an ankle injury, but he hasn't progressed enough to suit up Sunday. His next chance to play will be Week 11 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 17. Tucker Fisk was elevated from the Chargers practice squad to the active roster Saturday, and he will serve as the No. 3 tight end behind Will Dissly and Hayden Hurst.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Sunday Smartt (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

Impact Smartt practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week after missing the Chargers' Week 9 win over the Browns due to an ankle injury. The 26-year-old is expected to play behind both Will Dissly and Hayden Hurst if he can suit up in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Smartt (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Smartt was unable to practice all of last week due to an ankle injury, which caused him to be sidelined for Week 9 against the Browns. He was able to return to practice Wednesday, and he'll have two more chances to increase his participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Smartt (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Browns.

Impact No surprise here, as Smartt was deemed doubtful for Sunday's contest. He was unable to practice throughout the week due to an ankle injury. In his absence, Hayden Hurst and Eric Tomlinson will be the backup options at tight end behind Will Dissly.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday Smartt (ankle) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

Impact Smartt was unable to practice all week after likely sustaining an ankle injury in the Chargers' Week 8 win over the Saints, so it's no surprise that he's not expected to play Sunday. If the Old Dominion product is unable to suit up, the Chargers' tight end room will likely consist of Will Dissly, Hayden Hurst and Eric Tomlinson.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle issue Smartt (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Smartt failed to record a stat while playing 16 special-teams snaps in the Chargers' Week 8 win over the Saints, but it now appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process. The third-year tight end from Old Dominion will almost certainly need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday to play in Sunday's matchup in Cleveland.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in 31-yard reception Smartt played seven of the Chargers' 66 snaps on offense and recorded one reception for 31 yards on two targets in Monday's 17-15 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact After failing to draw a target while playing just nine snaps on offense through the Chargers' first four games of the season, Smartt now has a reception in two straight contests. He's seen a slight uptick in playing time while Hayden Hurst (groin) missed all of Monday's game and most of the Week 6 win over the Broncos due to injury, but Smart could see his snap counts take a hit once the Chargers' tight-end room is back to full strength.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in 31-yard reception Smartt played seven of the Chargers' 66 snaps on offense and recorded one reception for 31 yards on two targets in Monday's 17-15 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact After failing to draw a target while playing just nine snaps on offense through the Chargers' first four games of the season, Smartt now has a reception in two straight contests. He's seen a slight uptick in playing time while Hayden Hurst (groin) missed all of Monday's game and most of the Week 6 win over the Broncos due to injury, but Smartt could see his snap counts take a hit once the Chargers' tight-end room is back to full strength.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Herbert Dots Stone Smartt for 31-Yard Pickup Quarterback Justin Herbert dots tight end Stone Smartt for a 31-yard pickup.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • CHARGERS.COM

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JUNE 10, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Easton Stick's Third-Down Completion to Stone Smartt Goes for 23 Yards Chargers quarterback Easton Stick's third-down completion to tight end Stone Smartt goes for 23 yards and sets the Chargers up with first an...

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • CHARGERS.COM