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Browns' Malcolm Smith: Back from COVID list
Malcolm Smith was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.Smith returned to the team Thursday after missing the Cleveland Browns' Week 18 win over the Bengals while on the COVID list. The linebacker appeared in 15 games in 2021, making 51 tackles and deflecting five passes while recording two interceptions.
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Browns' Malcolm Smith: Placed on COVID list
The Cleveland Browns have placed Malcolm Smith on the reserve/COVID-19 list.With the Browns out of the playoff picture, it would appear unlikely he'll clear the league's health and safety protocols in order to suit up again this season. If he is unable to, Jacob Phillips would be next in line to back up Anthony Walker at middle linebacker for Sunday's season finale.
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Browns' Malcolm Smith: Starting Sunday
Malcolm Smith will start Sunday's contest against the Ravens, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.With Anthony Walker (COVID-19) inactive for Week 14, Smith will draw the start in his place. The last time Smith played more than 90 percent of the Cleveland Browns' defensive snaps, he recorded eight tackles and one interception during a 31-21 win over the Texans in Week 2.
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Browns' Malcolm Smith: Double-digit tackles
Malcolm Smith recorded 10 tackles (nine solo) with a pass defensed in a 15-10 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.Smith had his highest tackle total of the season on just 37 snaps. Despite the solid performance Smith's rotational role in the Cleveland Browns defense doesn't provide a lot of fantasy value. Smith and the Browns defense will travel to Cincinnati in Week 9 for a divisional showdown.
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Browns' Malcolm Smith: Will face Broncos
Malcolm Smith (abdomen) is active for Thursday's game against the Broncos.Smith is returning from a one-game absence but has been limited by the injury for the last three weeks. Prior to the issue, Smith had a regular role among the Cleveland Browns' linebacking corps, racking up 20 tackles and one interception across five contests.
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Browns' Malcolm Smith: Questionable status for Week 7
Malcolm Smith (abdomen) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Broncos, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Smith was unable to practice ahead of Week 6, and he ended up not playing in the loss. The linebacker has practiced in a limited fashion the last two days, so it's possible he misses his second consecutive game Thursday. Expect Elijah Lee to be the primary backup for Anthony Walker against the Broncos.
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Browns' Malcolm Smith: Ruled out Sunday
Malcolm Smith (abdomen) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.Smith was active for last week's game against the Chargers, but he was unable to practice ahead of Sunday's Week 6 matchup. He'll have a short week to recover prior to Cleveland's Week 7 contest against the Broncos on Thursday.
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Browns' Malcolm Smith: Will be playing Sunday
Malcolm Smith (abdomen) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.Smith practiced Friday on a limited basis but that was enough for the coaching staff, and he's been included on the roster for this upcoming contest. However, Anthony Walker returned from injured reserve and might have a bigger role, so Smith's upside might be not as high as it was in past contests. He posted a couple of eight-tackle performances over the last three games.
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Browns' Malcolm Smith: Questionable for Week 5
Malcolm Smith (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.Smith returned to practice on a limited basis Friday after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday. The veteran linebacker has posted a pair of eight-tackle performances in the last three games while filling in for Anthony Walker (hamstring), who has been designated to return from IR. If Walker's activated prior to Sunday's game, he'll likely push Smith back to a reserve role, regardless of Smith's health.
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Browns' Malcolm Smith: Records eight tackles during Week 4
Malcolm Smith totaled eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 14-7 win over the Vikings.For the second time in three weeks, Smith has played 40-plus defensive snaps and recorded eight tackles. The 32-year-old linebacker should continue to see an increased role while Anthony Walker (hamstring) remains sidelined.
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