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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Will play against Baltimore
Mazi Smith (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.A back injury prevented Smith from participating in practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to return in a limited capacity Friday. The 2023 first-round pick was considered a true game-time decision Sunday, and he will indeed suit up, though he could be on a snap count given the uncertainty of his playing status before the official inactive list was announced. Linval Joseph would be the beneficiary of increased playing time if Smith is in fact limited.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: True game-time decision
Mazi Smith (back) is considered a true game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.Smith was able to get in a limited practice session Friday after being a DNP in each of the first two practices of the week, and he was given the questionable tag for Sunday's game. Further clarity on Smith's availability will come about 90 minutes before the 4:25pm kickoff when the Dallas Cowboys release their inactive list.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Listed as questionable for Week 3
Mazi Smith (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.After failing to practice Wednesday and Thursday, Smith was able to get in a limited session Friday. Smith has started both games to start the season but has yet to record any defensive stats.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Healthy again
Mazi Smith has progressed through the allergy issues he had been dealing with and participated in a mock game on Monday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.The problem that cropped up late last week was apparently a minor one, as Smith is already back in pads. He projects to play a significant role on the interior of Dallas' defensive line in 2024.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Does not travel
Mazi Smith did not travel with the team to Las Vegas after suffering an allergic reaction Friday at training camp, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.Smith has not officially been ruled out for Saturday's preseason matchup with the Raiders, but given it is an exhibition contest, expect Dallas to err on the side of caution. The 2023 first-round pick is projected to start at defensive tackle next to Osa Odighizuwa this season.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Seeing first-team reps
Mazi Smith appeared to be back to his usual playing weight on the first day of training camp practices Thursday, and he lined up as the 1-technique on the first-team defense, Nick Harris of DallasCowboys.com reports.The 26th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Smith had a rough rookie season due in part to a shoulder issue that required surgery in the offseason. He showed up at OTAs below his playing weight as he continued his recovery from the surgery, but the Michigan product looks to be 100 percent heading into camp. Dallas is looking for Smith to help anchor the middle of the defensive line in 2024 alongside Osa Odighizuwa.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Recovered from shoulder injury
Mazi Smith has now recovered from a shoulder injury, Nick Harris of the Dallas Cowboys' official site reports.Smith underwent shoulder surgery earlier in the offseason but is now healthy again. The 23-year-old is set to potentially see a significant increase in the 287 snaps he logged on defense in his 2023 rookie campaign during the upcoming season.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Still recovering from surgery
Mazi Smith is rehabbing his shoulder during OTAs, Nick Harris of the Dallas Cowboys' official site reports.Smith underwent surgery at the beginning of the offseason for an issue which plagued him during his rookie year, and he still seems to be bothered by it a couple months later. If and when he's healthy, he projects to play a significant role on Dallas' defensive line in 2024.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Rehabbing from shoulder surgery
Mazi Smith is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.Smith underwent the surgery shortly after the end of the 2023 season, and a four-to-six month recovery timeline puts him on track for training camp in July. The 2023 first-round pick only handled a depth role as a rookie, suiting up for all 17 games but playing just 287 defensive snaps.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Doing just fine
Mazi Smith (knee) returned to practice Wednesday.Smith had been dealing with knee tendinitis and underwent a precautionary MRI, which didn't reveal anything additional. His ability to return to practice quickly should be good news for the rookie and the Dallas Cowboys' defensive line.
Mazi Smith
#58 DL / Dallas Cowboys / EXP: 2YRS Height: 6-3 Weight: 337 lb Age: 23 College: Michigan Bye 7Fantasy Points by Week
- PROJ
- FANTASY PTS
- Rost
- 2%
- Start
- 1%
- DT Rank
- NR