Jets hired former S Eric Smith as a coaching intern. Smith was released by the Jets last February and never resurfaced in the NFL. Turning 31 in March, the Michigan State product is now changing careers. Smith finished his seven-year NFL stint with 36 starts and six interceptions.

Jets released S Eric Smith. Smith was signed for an affordable $2.4 million next season, but may have been cut loose even if the Jets didn't have one of the worst salary-cap situations in football. A month shy of his 30th birthday, Smith was a part-time player in 2012, and didn't play at a high level for the 329 snaps he was on the field for. He'll get a chance to latch on somewhere in camp, but it's not guarantee he'll be a part of someone's Week 1 53-man roster.

Jets S Eric Smith (knee, hip) is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Patriots. Smith has been trying to play through both a knee sprain and bone chips in his hip. Look for rookie Antonio Allen to step in as the Jets' third safety.

Jets S Eric Smith sprained his knee in Wednesday's practice. Smith is not expected to play in Week 6. The Jets shouldn't miss him too much with LaRon Landry and Yeremiah Bell healthy.

Jets S Eric Smith (knee, hip) will not play in Week 1.

Jets S Eric Smith is questionable for Week 1 with hip and knee injuries. Smith suffered hip and MCL injuries in New York's preseason opener, and has yet to return to practice. It's a big concern for a team that let Jim Leonhard walk in free agency. New York's Week 1 safety tandem is looking like it will be LaRon Landry and Yeremiah Bell.

The New York Daily News reports Jets S Eric Smith is dealing with a left MCL injury, and is out for the rest of the preseason.

Jets S Eric Smith injured his hip in addition to his left knee in Friday's preseason opener, but doesn't believe the injuries are "anything too serious." Smith says he felt a "sharp pain" in his knee, but X-rays came back negative. The Jets are awaiting MRI results. Smith played through a torn left meniscus for the final five games last season.

Jets S Eric Smith left Friday's preseason opener with a left knee injury. Playing on the Jets' punt team, Smith's knee twisted in ugly fashion in the second quarter, but he did limp off the field under his own power. Per ESPN New York's Rich Cimini, his knee was "heavily wrapped" on the sideline. We should know more before the end of the weekend.

Jets DC Mike Pettine suggested that S Eric Smith will play primarily as a reserve in 2012. Following a string of blown coverages, Smith was a media and fan punching bag last season. "You'll love Eric Smith at 300 snaps," Pettine said. "You don't like him at 1,000." Smith is expected to return to special teams while rotating in to give starters LaRon Landry and Yeremiah Bell a breather.