Jaylon Smith
29-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Defense Stats
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Joins Pittsburgh's practice squad
The Steelers signed Smith to their practice squad Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
An agreement between Pittsburgh and Smith was reported to be in the works Tuesday, and it's now become clear that it's a practice-squad deal. While Smith has played in just one game this season (in Week 9 with the Raiders), he has ample NFL experience, participating in 88 regular-season contests -- including 69 as a starter -- over seven campaigns and making one Pro Bowl appearance. Pittsburgh has already ruled out starting linebacker Elandon Roberts for Sunday's contest against Seattle, so it's feasible that Smith could be elevated to provide depth in that matchup.
An agreement between Pittsburgh and Smith was reported to be in the works Tuesday, and it's now become clear that it's a practice-squad deal. While Smith has played in just one game this season (in Week 9 with the Raiders), he has ample NFL experience, participating in 88 regular-season contests -- including 69 as a starter -- over seven campaigns and making one Pro Bowl appearance. Pittsburgh has already ruled out starting linebacker Elandon Roberts for Sunday's contest against Seattle, so it's feasible that Smith could be elevated to provide depth in that matchup.
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Measurables Review
How do Jaylon Smith's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
245 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.67 secHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
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If Smith's role remains the same as it has the last two years then move him up the rankings. The question is whether that role is truly safe, especially in light of Dallas drafting linebacker mega-prospect Micah Parsons with the 12th overall pick this year. Parsons is a threat to take up a bigger share of the defense than the retired Sean Lee did, and that's before you account for how free-agent pickup Keanu Neal fits in at linebacker. If Parsons and Neal stay to the side, though, then Smith is still the same guy who produced 296 tackles the last two years.
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Heading to Pittsburgh
Smith and the Steelers agreed on a contract Tuesday, Doug Hendrickson of Wasserman reports.
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Signs with Las Vegas
The Raiders signed Smith off the Saints' practice squad Thursday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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Kicked to curb
Smith was released by the Saints on Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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May have secured roster spot
Smith is trending toward making New Orleans' final 53-man roster following Sunday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Texans, according to Luke Johnson of NOLA.com.
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Finds new home
Smith signed with the Saints on Thursday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports.
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Likely to be active in Week 17
Smith joined the Steelers' practice squad Tuesday but will likely be added to the active roster in Week 17, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith has appeared in one game this season for Las Vegas back in Week 9. He logged 25 defensive snaps and tallied two tackles, but he could be in line for a more significant role with the Steelers. Pittsburgh has lost a number of inside linebackers this season, most recently Elandon Roberts to a pectoral injury, leaving the team with only four healthy players at the position.
Smith has appeared in one game this season for Las Vegas back in Week 9. He logged 25 defensive snaps and tallied two tackles, but he could be in line for a more significant role with the Steelers. Pittsburgh has lost a number of inside linebackers this season, most recently Elandon Roberts to a pectoral injury, leaving the team with only four healthy players at the position.