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Browns' Za'Darius Smith: Working through illness
Za'Darius Smith (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.Smith logged his fifth sack of the season during this past Sunday's win over the Ravens. However, the 2015 fourth-round pick is dealing with an illness, which kept him out of practice Wednesday and may impact his availability over the next two days. The Cleveland Browns' final injury report Friday will indicate whether Smith will be able to suit up against the Chargers on Sunday.
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Browns' Za'Darius Smith: Registers fourth sack of 2024
Za'Darius Smith tallied two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals.Smith took down Joe Burrow for a seven-yard loss midway through the second quarter, which forced the Bengals to punt the ball away on the next play. Smith logged 5.5 sacks through 16 regular-season games in 2023, but he's already up to 4.0 sacks through the first seven games of the 2024 campaign.
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Browns' Za'Darius Smith: Gets to quarterback again
Za'Darius Smith recorded three tackles (two solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 34-13 loss at Washington.Smith's sack Sunday was his third of the season through five games. He's on pace for the fourth double-digit sack season of his career, and he has some IDP allure heading into a Week 6 matchup at Philadelphia.
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Browns' Za'Darius Smith: Good to go vs. Washington
Za'Darius Smith (neck) was limited in Friday's practice but does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Commanders.Smith popped up on Thursday's practice report with a neck injury. While he was limited in practice Thursday and Friday, there appears to be no concern that the 2015 fourth-round pick is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game. Smith has accrued 10 tackles (seven solo), including 2.0 sacks, through the first four games of the regular season.
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Browns' Za'Darius Smith: Bumps up activity
Za'Darius Smith (neck) was a limited participant during practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.Smith logged a DNP on Wednesday and his return to the field could have him on a trajectory to suit up Sunday against the Commanders. His practice status Friday could bring greater clarity on his chances to do so.
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Browns' Za'Darius Smith: All clear for Week 2
Za'Darius Smith (back) practiced in a limited fashion Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.Smith and Myles Garrett (foot) have both been cleared for Sunday's road matchup. It appears that the tandem of veteran pass rushers were simply dealing with soreness. Smith tallied three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, versus Dallas in Week 1 and will look to keep up his momentum versus Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville on Sunday.
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Browns' Za'Darius Smith: Sits out Thursday's practice
Za'Darius Smith (back) is listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice reports, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.Smith is a new addition to the injury report, but per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, his back issue is considered minor and mostly relates to soreness. The same is true of fellow edge rusher Myles Garrett (foot). As long as Smith and Garrett can practice in at least limited capacities Friday, it will bode well for their chances of being available versus Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars on Sunday.
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Browns' Za'Darius Smith: Records sack in defeat
Za'Darius Smith recorded three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Cleveland Browns' 33-17 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.Smith ended the 2023 regular season with 27 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, and his solid start Sunday could portend another productive campaign for the veteran pass rusher.
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Browns' Za'Darius Smith: Back at practice
Za'Darius Smith (knee) returned to practice Thursday.The defensive end suffered a knee contusion Aug. 5 and had not practiced since, per Kelsey Russo of the team's official site. The injury was not believed to be serious. Smith should be in line to start at right defensive end for Cleveland's talented defense.
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Browns' Za'Darius Smith: Avoids serious injury
Additional tests Tuesday revealed that Za'Darius Smith (knee) avoided serious injury during Monday's practice session, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Smith was carted off the field during Monday's practice after sustaining a knee injury. However, additional tests didn't reveal anything serious, and the veteran pass rusher is expected to be fine with rest. That likely means he will be out for at least the first preseason game against the Packers on Saturday, though the Cleveland Browns could be extra cautious and keep Smith out for the entire preseason, which gives Alex Wright an opportunity to get reps with the first-team defense. Cleveland signed defensive end Marcus Haynes on Tuesday to provide depth in Smith's absence.
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