The Cardinals released Smith (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Smith spent the entire offseason with Arizona, but he appears to have picked up an undisclosed injury during training camp. The journeyman wideout will be eligible to sign with another club once healthy. He suited up for 11 regular-season games with the Jets last year, hauling in eight of 11 targets for 134 yards in that span.
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Cardinals' Jeff Smith: Stays in AZ on reserve/future deal
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The Cardinals signed Smith to a reserve/future contract Monday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Smith has ample NFL experience, recording 34 catches on 67 targets for 426 yards over 36 regular-season games since coming into the league with the Jets in 2019. However, he didn't play at all in 2023, spending the first part of the season on Arizona's practice squad before being placed on the practice-squad IR in late October and reaching an injury settlement a few days later. Smith rejoined Arizona's practice squad in December, and, with the reserve/future contract, will get the chance to compete for a roster spot in training camp this summer.
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Jeff Smith: Returns to the desert
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Smith (undisclosed) signed with the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Smith joined Arizona's practice squad in September before ultimately ending up on the injured list and being waived with a settlement. Now healthy, the Boston College product has been brought back into the fold and will provide organizational depth at wideout.
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Jeff Smith: Moved to practice squad IR
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The Cardinals placed Smith (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured list Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
It's unclear when Smith picked up the injury, but he won't be able to be called up by the Cardinals for the next four games. He's eligible to be promoted from the practice squad Nov. 26 against the Rams.
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Jeff Smith: Added to Cardinals' practice squad
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Smith was signed to the Cardinals' practice squad Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official website reports.
Smith will head to Arizona after entering the 2023 season without a team. The wide receiver was released with an injury settlement by the Giants in August after he suffered a knee injury, but he will now have a chance to prove himself with the Cardinals. Smith appeared in 11 games with the Jets in 2022, reeling in eight catches (on 11 targets) for 134 yards.
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Jeff Smith: Works out with Jets
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Smith, who was released by the Giants on Aug. 11 with an injury settlement, had a workout with the Jets on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Smith was placed on the Giants' injured reserve Aug. 4 after sustaining a knee injury during the early stages of training camp. Reaching an injury settlement allows Smith to explore his options once healthy. His first quest to get back on an NFL roster unfolded in New York via his workout with the Jets, with whom he spent his first four years in the league.
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Jeff Smith: Let go with injury settlement
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The Giants released Smith (knee) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Smith reverted to the Giants' injured reserve after clearing waivers and was set to miss the entire 2023 campaign. However, he's now free to sign a new contract once he's able to pass a physical. The severity of Smith's knee issue remains unclear, but it may stem from an injury he suffered at the end of 2022.
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Giants' Jeff Smith: Dealing with injury
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Smith is working to recover from a knee injury during training camp, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Smith's 2022 season ended due to a knee injury and it's not clear if the current ailment is related. Duggan notes that the injury is not likely significant; however, he could miss some time. The former Jet is probably on the outside looking in when it comes to making the Giants' 53-man roster, so he'll continue to work toward a speedy recovery as he attempts to make the active roster.
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Giants' Jeff Smith: Lands with Giants
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Smith signed with the Giants on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Smith spent the first four seasons of his career with the Jets, and he'll stick in New York after signing with the Giants. He's never commanded more than 37 targets in a single season and has seen his role steadily decline in each of the last three campaigns.
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Jeff Smith: Won't be tendered
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The Jets will not tender Smith (knee) ahead of Wednesday's deadline, setting him up to hit free agency, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Smith posted a goodbye to New York on his personal Twitter account Tuesday, solidifying Pelissero's report. The veteran speedster secured eight of 11 targets for 134 yards in 11 appearances with the Jets last season, including a 77-yard tally against the Lions in Week 15, before going down with a knee injury. He will look to secure another depth role on the open market.
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Jets' Jeff Smith: Placed on IR
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Smith (knee) was put on injured reserve Saturday.
Smith had his best game of the season Week 15 against Detroit, hauling in four passes on five targets for 77 yards. However, he apparently injured his knee in that contest and sat out last week's loss to Jacksonville. With his subsequent placement on IR, Smith won't be able to return this season unless the Jets make the playoffs and advance to the AFC Championship Game.
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Jets' Jeff Smith: Ruled out for Week 17
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Smith (knee) was ruled out for Week 17 on Friday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Smith will miss a second game in a row Sunday as he continues to nurse the knee injury he sustained in Week 15 versus the Lions. The wide receiver was able to take advantage of the absence of Corey Davis in that contest, producing four catches for 77 yards in the loss. With Davis now back on the field, Smith will likely have a miniscule roll when he's able to return.
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Jets' Jeff Smith: Not practicing to begin Week 17
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Smith (knee) isn't participating in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Even with the benefit of a longer turnaround for Week 17 after the Jets played the Jaguars last Thursday, Smith hasn't moved past the knee injury that sidelined him for the 19-3 loss to Jacksonville. Prior to sitting out against the Jaguars, Smith posted season highs in catches (four) and receiving yards (77) in a Week 15 loss to the Lions, but that production came with Corey Davis sitting out with a concussion and with Denzel Mims suffering a brain injury of his own during the contest. Davis was cleared to play Week 16 and Mims is in the final stage of the concussion protocol as of Wednesday, so with both wideouts likely to be available Sunday in Seattle, Smith may find it difficult to recapture a role on offense if he suits up this weekend.
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Jets' Jeff Smith: Won't play Thursday
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Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jaguars, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
The Jets will also be without Denzel Mims (concussion), whom Smith helped replace in this past Sunday's loss to the Lions. With two of their depth options sidelined, the Jets are left with Garrett Wilson, Corey Davis, Elijah Moore as their likely starting wideout trio and with Braxton Berrios as their lone reserve option. New York could look to elevate another wideout from the practice squad prior to Thursday's game.
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Jets' Jeff Smith: Misses practice with knee injury
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Smith (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.
Fellow wide receiver Denzel Mims (concussion) also sat out, while Corey Davis (concussion) was listed as a limited participant. Smith racked up a season-high 77 yards in Sunday's loss to the Lions but could be in danger of missing Thursday's game against the Jaguars.
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Jets' Jeff Smith: Plays more due to Jets' WR injuries
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Smith caught four of five targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Lions.
Smith got an extended opportunity in this one as Corey Davis (concussion) was inactive and Denzel Mims suffered a concussion of his own in the first quarter. The fourth-year Jet out of Boston College made the most of his chances in the two-minute drill to end the first half, securing catches of 50 and 15 yards on consecutive plays. If neither Davis nor Mims is cleared to play Thursday against the Jaguars, Smith could be thrust into an expanded role on offense again.
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Jets' Jeff Smith: Another one-target outing
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Smith caught his only target for six yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Bills.
Smith has yet to see multiple targets in a game this season. He'll continue to provide wide receiver depth and contribute on special teams when the 6-3 Jets return to action following their Week 10 bye.
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Jets' Jeff Smith: One catch against Pats
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Smith caught his only target for 23 yards in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Patriots.
Corey Davis' (knee) absence didn't lead to a noticeable uptick in volume for Smith. The last multi-catch game for Smith came back in Week 9 of last season.
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Jets' Jeff Smith: Makes second catch of 2022
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Smith caught his only target for 11 yards in Sunday's 40-17 win over the Dolphins.
Smith made his second catch of the season. He plays sparingly as the No. 5 wide receiver for the Jets.
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Jets' Jeff Smith: Targeted once in Week 4
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Smith didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 24-20 win over Pittsburgh.
Smith saw his second target of the season but failed to reel it in. He'll continue to contribute primarily on special teams with four players ahead of him on the wide receiver depth chart.
