Impact Smith spent the majority of the 2021 season on Minnesota's practice squad, though he did appear in five games while serving primarily on special teams. He should maintain a similar role in 2022.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
TYE SMITH
Back with Vikings Smith re-signed with the Vikings on Monday.
Vikings add ex-Dolphin Jesse Davis in search for interior OL
The Minnesota Vikings have signed three free agents including former Miami offensive lineman Jesse Davis in their attempt to upgrade the interior blockingMARCH 28, 2022 • Associated Press
Restored to practice squad Smith was restored to the Vikings' practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Impact Smith has appeared in three games for the Vikings this season. Now healthy, he'll look to work his way back to the active roster from the practice squad.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on Vikings' COVID list Smith (undisclosed) was put on the Vikings' practice squad COVID list Thursday.
Impact Smith will now be required to be away from the team until he can clear the league's protocols surrounding COVID-19. After appearing in his first game with the team since Week 10 last week, the cornerback will likely miss Week 16.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Vikings plan on calling up CB Tye Smith from practice squad for Week 15 The Vikings plan on promoting CB Tye Smith from the practice squad to the active roster for the Bears game, according to Chris Tomasson of t...
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Let go by Minnesota The Vikings released Smith on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Smith signed a contract with the Vikings in June and was expected to make an impact on special teams if he made Minnesota's initial 53-man roster. Although he didn't get the roster spot he hoped for, Smith figures to join another team before the start of the season.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings sign former Titans cornerback Tye Smith
The Minnesota Vikings have signed former Tennessee Titans cornerback Tye SmithJUNE 3, 2021 • Associated Press
5 Things to Know About New Vikings CB Tye Smith Minnesota Vikings Latest News
JUNE 3, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM
Inks contract with Vikings Smith agreed to a contract with Minnesota on Wednesday, NFL reporter Josina Anderson reports.
Impact The veteran cornerback spent last season in Tennessee, supplying 15 tackles (11) solo and a pass breakup across 12 games. If he makes Minnesota's final 53-man roster following the preseason, Smith will likely make his biggest impact on special teams. He's played a total of 449 special-teams snaps over the past three seasons.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back from injured reserve Smith (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact The 27-year-old has been on injured reserve the past three weeks but is cleared to retake the field for Week 12. Smith began the season mostly playing special teams, but he played 20-plus defensive snaps in two of his last three games before going down with the shoulder injury.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Titans activate 3-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern off IR
The Tennessee Titans have activated three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern and cornerback Tye Smith from injured reserveNOVEMBER 28, 2020 • Associated Press
Banged-up Titans lean on next man up before Colts' rematch
The Tennessee Titans are testing the NFL’s cliche of “next man up.”NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press
Designated for return Smith (shoulder) was moved to the Titans' Designated for Return list on Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Impact Smith will now have a 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve or he will revert back to the list for the remainder of the season. The cornerback has missed the past four games due to a lingering shoulder issue. Before he went down, Smith recorded nine tackles (seven solo) across six games in a limited defensive role.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Titans place pair of starters on IR in Brown, Sambrailo
The Tennessee Titans have placed a pair of starters on injured reserve in linebacker Jayon Brown and left tackle Ty SambrailoNOVEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press
Sent to IR The Titans placed Smith (shoulder) on injured reserve Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Impact Smith missed last week's loss to Cincinnati, and now he'll be shut down for at least three more weeks. The addition of Desmond King via trade from the Chargers should ease the burden of Smith's absence, and Adoree' Jackson's (knee) hopeful return to action Week 10 should be a major boost as well.
NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Titans sign punter Ryan Allen, put 3-time Pro Bowler on IR
The Tennessee Titans have signed punter Ryan Allen and placed three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern on injured reserve among a flurry of movesNOVEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press
Status uncertain for Sunday Smith (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bears, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Smith sat out last week's loss to the Bengals, but he was a full participant during the Wednesday and Thursday practice sessions. However, he may have suffered a setback, as he was listed as a non-participant during Friday's session. He's trending in the wrong direction going into the weekend. If he's able to suit up, his role on defense will be limited, though, especially if Adoree' Jackson (knee) is activated from IR.
NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back to work Wednesday Smith (shoulder) was a full participant for Wednesday's practice, John Glennon of The Athletic reports.
Impact Smith was forced to miss last week's game against Cincinnati with the shoulder issue, but he appears on track for Week 9. The Towson product has provided depth at cornerback, logging nine tackle (seven solo) across six games this season. Now healthy, look for Smith to assume his usual depth role in Sunday's game against Chicago.
NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussion
Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has cleared concussion protocol and will play against the Los Angeles ChargersNOVEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press
Out against Bengals Smith (shoulder) is inactive Week 8 in Cincinnati.
Impact After only logging one limited practice session this week, Smith will effectively miss his first game of the season. He had worked his way into meaningful reps since getting signed off the practice squad in September, and was even coming off a season-high four combined tackles last week in Pittsburgh. While his absence hurts the depth of the Tennessee secondary, the Titans still have top corners Malcolm Butler and Johnathan Joseph to lean on.
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos top receiver Sutton inactive with shoulder injury
The Denver Broncos will be without top wide receiver Courtland Sutton against Tennessee due to a right shoulder injurySEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press
Titans place CB Adoree Jackson on IR before opener at Denver
The Tennessee Titans have placed starting cornerback Adoree Jackson on injured reserve and replaced him by signing cornerback Tye Smith to the active roster from the practice squadSEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press
Receives promotion Monday The Titans elevated Smith to the active roster Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact With Adoree' Jackson (knee) being placed on injured reserve Monday, Smith will add depth to the cornerback corps. Since Jackson is required to miss three games, Smith could retain this role for the rest of September and possibly beyond. However, he'll likely stick to special teams in Monday's matchup versus the Broncos.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Titans Promote CB Tye Smith to Roster, Place CB Adoree’ Jackson on Injured Reserve in a Flurry of Roster Moves Jackson suffered a knee injury in Friday’s practice, and was officially ruled out for tonight’s game on Saturday. The new rules for Injured...
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Ousted by Tennessee The Titans released Smith on Saturday, Paul Kuharsky of 104.5 The Zone Nashville reports.
Impact Smith appeared in nine games with the Titans last season, contributing on special teams while also playing a reserve defensive role. The 27-year-old will look to earn a similar gig elsewhere.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
