The Seahawks are releasing Smith, ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith had signed a one-year deal with the Seahawks in April after spending the 2020 season with Dallas, where he logged 48 tackles and five sacks in 16 games. In the days following that, the defensive end -- who has been subject to NFL discipline on multiple occasions -- was arrested for an alleged second-degree battery, with his arraignment reportedly scheduled for later this month, per NFL.com. With Wednesday's move, the 31-year-old's playing status going forward is uncertain.

Smith turned himself in at St. Bernard Parish Prison in Chalmette, La. on Tuesday after a warrant was issued for his arrest in connection with an alleged battery that occurred Saturday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to the St. Bernard Parish District Attorney, Smith allegedly choked a victim unconscious during a confrontation that occurred in a coffee shop. He's scheduled to be arraigned July 14 on a second-degree battery charge, and if convicted, Smith would face a fine of up to $2,000 and/or eight years in prison. The Seahawks -- who signed Smith to a one-year, $1.13 million contract two days before the alleged incident occurred -- announced Monday in a statement that they are aware of the pass rusher's arrest and are still in the process of gathering more information on the matter.

Smith is wanted for a second-degree battery that occurred Saturday in Chalmette, La., Travers Mackel of WDSU New Orleans reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mackel notes that law enforcement has video of the alleged incident involving Smith, who has yet to turn himself into police. Since entering the NFL in 2011, Smith has endured numerous legal issues that sidetracked his career and notably kept him off the field for four full seasons before he played in all 16 games for Dallas in 2020. Smith came to terms on a one-year deal with Seattle two days before the alleged incident in Louisiana occurred, but that contract could be in jeopardy now that he's facing a battery charge.

Smith is signing a one-year contract with the Seahawks, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith returned from a four-year absence to start all 16 games for the Cowboys in 2020, recording 47 tackles, 14 QB hits and five sacks on 809 defensive snaps. It was a far cry from his peak production with the 49ers back in 2011 and 2012, but Smith should nonetheless be helpful in Seattle, where the pass rush has been lackluster since the heyday of Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril in the early-to-mid aughts. Depth at DE shouldn't be an issue in 2021, with Smith joined by Carlos Dunlap, L.J. Collier, Kerry Hyder, Darrell Taylor and Benson Mayowa.

The Cowboys do not intend to re-sign Smith, Ed Werder of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith logged an impressive comeback season with the Cowboys in 2020, recording five sacks despite playing in his first NFL action since 2015. He also had 48 tackles while suiting up for all 16 games, though Smith's production did dwindle down the stretch. He was held without a sack from Weeks 9-17. Now a free agent and with Dallas having decided to move on, Smith will likely have to settle for a rotational role with another club.

Smith recorded 48 tackles (31 solo) with five sacks, two passes defended and two fumble recoveries over 16 games in 2020.

EDGE Analysis

Were it not for Alex Smith, Aldon would have been a shoo-in for the Comeback Player of the Year Award. The 31-year-old edge rusher hadn't played in an NFL game since 2015, but after getting his life in order off the field he made his return and demonstrated that he still retained a lot of his elite athleticism, posting a three-sack day against the Seahawks in Week 3 and returning a fumble 78 yards for a touchdown against the Bengals in Week 14. The Cowboys and new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn likely will make every effort to bring Smith back next season, but the veteran will be looking for a significant raise on the $2 million he made in 2020.

Smith recorded three tackles (one solo) and returned a fumble for a 78-yard touchdown in Sunday's win over the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

Cincy fumbled on each of its first three possessions, leading to 17 first-half points for Dallas -- including Smith's second career TD, and first since 2012. The 31-year-old has had a remarkable comeback campaign in Dallas, and he now has 47 tackles with five sacks through 13 games.

Smith (foot) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was limited in practice Thursday and Friday, but his availability for Sunday's game doesn't appear to be in any danger. The veteran linebacker stands to draw his usual start versus Cincinnati.

Smith (foot) was limited in Thursday's practice, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report at all, but he's now managing a foot injury. Friday's practice should be telling as to the veteran linebacker's chances of suiting up in Cincinnati on Sunday.

Smith (illness) is active for Tuesday's game at Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old was considered questionable due to the illness, but it's not a surprise he's suiting up after putting in a full practice Saturday. Smith has 44 total tackles and five sacks through 11 games in his first season of NFL action since 2015.