The Broncos signed Smith on Thursday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith, who spent his 2023 campaign with the Falcons, appeared in 11 games last season, tallying 19 total tackles, one pass defended and one forced fumble. Now that he's found a new home in Denver, the 27-year-old is expected to compete for a depth spot in the Broncos' linebacker corps.

Smith finished 2023 with 19 tackles (13 solo), one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one pass defense in 11 appearances.

EDGE Analysis

Smith operated primarily on special teams for most of the season, but he saw extended defensive work in two games, totaling 16 tackles (eight solo) over 98 snaps during those contests. His 19 tackles and 110 defensive snaps were both career-high marks, and he'll look to parlay that into a new contract this offseason.

Smith signed a contract with Atlanta on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was released by the Bills last October after serving a six-game suspension for violating the league's policy against performance-enhancing substances. However, he ended up finishing the season in Tennessee, seeing all his work on special teams and collecting six tackles in five games. He'll likely work to earn a depth role in the Falcons' linebacker corps while continuing to be a presence on special teams.

Buffalo released Smith on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith remained on the team while he faced a six-game suspension for violating the league's policy against performance-enhancing substances, and he was let go after the ban was lifted. The 2018 seventh-round pick was a special-teams ace for the Bills in 2021, totaling 10 tackles and one fumble recovery across 258 snaps.

Smith will be suspended for the first six games of the 2022 season for a violation of the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing substances, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was a major special-teams contributor in his second season with the Bills, notching 10 tackles and one fumble recovery while playing 258 snaps in this phase over 15 games in 2021. The 2018 seventh-round pick signed a two-year, $3 million deal with Buffalo in March of 2021, but his minimal $125,000 dead cap hit could make him a roster cutdown casualty given that he will only be available for, at most, 11 games this coming season.

Smith signed a two-year contract worth up to $3 million Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was set to be a restricted free agent, but the two sides have agreed to a deal. The 23-year-old linebacker played just 47 defensive snaps over 12 games in 2020, so most of his value comes on special teams. The Bills may have to let Matt Milano go, and Smith could contribute more defensively if that's the case, at least in the short term.

Smith's teammate Matt Milano (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith seems like the most likely substitute starter at weak-side linebacker while the Bills await Milano's return, which will have to be at least two more games. Smith has only played 16 defensive snaps all season, so we fully expect the Bills to use a few different players depending on the package, plus the team has a few defensive backs that can handle linebacker-type duties. In other words, while Smith now has a big opportunity in front of him, he's probably still a ways from IDP value.

Smith was promoted to the Bills' active roster from the practice squad Tuesday, Maddy Glab of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old has been on Buffalo's practice squad all season, and he exclusively played special teams in the two games he was elevated to the active roster as an extra player. Smith figures to have a similar role now that he potentially has a longer-term place on the team.

Smith was moved back to Buffalo's practice squad after suiting up during Sunday's 18-10 win against the Jets, per the NFL's official transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old linebacker garnered 13 special-teams snaps against New York, but he still has not been utilized on defense in any of his three appearances this season. Smith heads back to the practice squad for now, but he's been summoned to the active roster two times over Buffalo's past three games.

Smith was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has bumped around the Bills' roster since being acquired in a cheap late-August trade with the Panthers, and he'll be needed for depth and special teams work this week with three linebackers having been ruled out for Buffalo's game against Miami.