Smith reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Smith was elevated to the active roster for the first time this season in Sunday's 32-25 win over the Jaguars, failing to record any stats while playing one snap on offense. The wide receiver will look to join the active roster again in Week 16 against the Rams.
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Jets' Brandon Smith: Receives Week 15 elevation
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The Jets elevated Smith from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus Jacksonville, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Smith has been with New York's practice squad throughout the campaign, and Sunday will mark his first elevation. If he plays Sunday, the 26-year-old wideout will be making his NFL debut. Smith's elevation comes after fellow receiver Irvin Charles (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Brandon Smith: Returns to Jets
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Smith signed with the Jets' practice squad Wednesday.
Smith's impressive preseason performance was enough to earn a spot on the Jets' practice squad, as he caught all five of his targets for a team-leading 120 yards. Although he has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game since entering the league in 2021, he could be elevated to the Jets' active roster if injuries riddle the team's wide receiver room at any point this season.
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Brandon Smith: Doesn't get roster spot
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The Jets waived Smith on Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
Smith spent time in the Dallas and Arizona organizations prior to being signed by the Jets in early August, though he's yet to get into an NFL regular-season game. The receiver out of Iowa enjoyed a strong preseason for New York, catching all five of his targets for a team-leading 120 yards. That could help him land a spot on New York's practice squad if he clears waivers.
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Jets' Brandon Smith: Brought in by Jets
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Smith was signed by the Jets on Friday.
Smith was most recently waived by Arizona ahead of the 2023 season and has yet to appear in his first NFL game. The 6-foot-2 wide receiver will have a tough journey to getting a spot on the 53-man roster, but he could ultimately end up on the organization's practice squad.
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Brandon Smith: Cut by Arizona
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The Cardinals waived Smith on Tuesday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Smith signed with the Cardinals in June after spending time in the XFL. While he didn't make the 53-man roster, it's possible he ends up on a practice squad for a second consecutive season.
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Cardinals' Brandon Smith: Heading to Arizona
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Smith is slated to sign with the Cardinals, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Smith, who previously spent time with the Cowboys, saw action in the XFL last year. With the Cardinals, he'll have a chance to compete for a depth spot in a receiving corps that is currently headlined by Marquise Brown and Rondale Moore.
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Brandon Smith: Signs with Cowboys' practice squad
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Smith has signed with Dallas' practice squad, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Smith was competing for a role as a depth receiver with the Cowboys during training camp, but he ultimately failed to make enough of an impression. However, he will now be able to continue practicing with the team while he awaits an opportunity to get called up to the 53-man roster.
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Cowboys' Brandon Smith: Active in practice
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Smith participated in Dallas' practice sessions Thursday, The Dallas Morning News reports.
Smith underwent ankle surgery in January, but he appears to be healthy once again during training camp. The second-year wideout signed a reserve/future deal with Dallas shortly after spending the entirety of the 2021 season on the team's practice squad.
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Cowboys' Brandon Smith: Set for ankle surgery
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Smith will undergo a procedure on his injured ankle Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
The wide receiver appears to have finished the 2021 season with an ankle issue, which he be addressed Thursday. Smith spent the entire year on the Cowboys' practice squad, and he was not activated for any contests.
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Brandon Smith: Waived by Dallas
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Smith was waived by the Cowboys on Tuesday, Rob Phillips of the team's official site reports.
Smith signed with the Cowboys in the spring after going undrafted out of Iowa, but he was unable to secure a spot on the season-opening roster. The 22-year-old could be an option for the practice squad if he goes through waivers unclaimed.
