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2024 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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SCK
Sacks
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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| Regular Season | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Za'Darius Smith News
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Browns' Za'Darius Smith: All clear for Week 2
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
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
Smith recorded three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the 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
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 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 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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Browns' Za'Darius Smith: Knee contusion, to be evaluated
Smith (knee) suffered a knee contusion at practice Monday and will undergo further evaluation Tuesday morning, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Smith, who re-signed with Cleveland on a two-year deal this offseason, was carted off the practice field Monday. The Browns will hope Smith's injury isn't serious, but in any case, the veteran pass rusher seems unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Packers, even if the starting defense plays a few series. Per Cory Kinnan of USA Today, Alex Wright will stand to enter the starting lineup if Smith is forced to miss notable time.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 270 lbs |
| Birthplace: Montgomery, AL |
| Age: 32 |
| School: Kentucky |
| Experience: 10 |