Ito Smith RB FA Sat 3/12/22 3:58 PM
Ito Smith
RB FA
Smith has been waived by the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Smith signed a future/reserve contract with the Cowboys in January. He saw action for the team in Week 18 and finished with one carry for four yards and a touchdown. It was his first carry in nearly a year. He will now look for a new destination.
Ito Smith RB FA Mon 1/17/22 5:55 PM
Ito Smith
RB FA
Smith signed a future/reserve contract with the Cowboys on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith signed with Dallas' practice squad Dec. 8 after spending time on the Cardinals' and Vikings' rosters during the preseason. The fourth-year back was elevated to the Cowboys' active roster once in Week 18 while Tony Pollard was out due to a foot injury. He finished the game with one carry for four yards and a touchdown on his first NFL carry since Week 17 of 2020.
Ito Smith RB FA Mon 1/10/22 11:34 PM
Ito Smith
RB FA
Smith reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was active for the first time this season in Dallas' regular-season finale due to the absence of Tony Pollard (foot). He earned only one carry, but he made it count by plunging into the end zone from four yards away. Smith spent time with the Vikings during training camp before joining the Cowboys' practice squad Dec. 8, and he'll hit free agency at the close of the campaign.
Ito Smith RB FA Sat 1/8/22 4:10 PM
Ito Smith
RB FA
The Cowboys elevated Smith from their practice squad Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith joined the Cowboys' practice squad in early December and will provide additional depth in the backfield since Tony Pollard (foot) has been ruled out. Smith appeared in 14 games with Atlanta last year but hasn't yet made a regular-season appearance in 2021.
Ito Smith RB FA Wed 12/8/21 12:30 PM
Ito Smith
RB FA
Dallas signed Smith to the practice squad Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith spent the last three seasons in Atlanta, where defensive coordinator Dan Quinn had been head coach. Now the veteran running back, who appeared in 14 games last season, will get a chance to operate as an emergency backfield option for Dallas.
Ito Smith RB FA Wed 12/1/21 9:46 PM
Ito Smith
RB FA
Smith had a visit with the Chargers on Wednesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
EDGE Analysis
It remains to be seen if the visit leads to an opportunity for Smith, be it on the main roster or the practice squad. Los Angeles has three running backs jostling for playing time behind Austin Ekeler, but none of Joshua Kelley, Justin Jackson nor Larry Rountree have managed to grab the backup job by the horns.
Ito Smith RB FA Fri 9/24/21 9:17 PM
Ito Smith
RB FA
Smith worked out with the Panthers on Friday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith failed to make the Vikings' 53-man roster to begin the regular season, but he's had workouts with Washington and Carolina in September. The 26-year-old was one of four running backs who worked out for the Panthers on Friday after Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) exited Thursday's win over Houston.
Ito Smith RB FA Wed 9/8/21 12:11 AM
Ito Smith
RB FA
Smith had a tryout with Washington on Tuesday, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith spent time with both Arizona and Minnesota during camp and was unable to crack either season-opening roster. The 25-year-old had 63 carries for 268 yards and a touchdown while catching 17 passes for 75 yards in 14 games for the Falcons last season, and he continues to look for a new team.
Ito Smith RB FA Sat 8/28/21 6:52 PM
Ito Smith
RB FA
The Vikings waived Smith on Saturday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was facing an uphill battle to make the roster, especially have just signed Aug. 23. The veteran's unimpressive performance in Saturday's preseason contest against the Chiefs sealed his fate, as Minnesota has quite a bit of depth at running back. With teams trimming their rosters down to 53 players ahead of the regular season, Smith may be running out of options to sign elsewhere.
Ito Smith RB FA Sat 8/28/21 12:52 PM
Ito Smith
RB FA
Smith took 10 carries for 27 yards and caught one pass for eight yards in Friday's preseason loss to Kansas City.
EDGE Analysis
Waived by the Falcons in April and the Cardinals in August, Smith came to Minnesota as a long shot to earn a Week 1 roster spot. It now appears even more unlikely after undrafted rookie A.J. Rose capped off his big preseason with a pair of touchdowns Friday night. Rose himself may not even make the team, as Minnesota also has Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison (undisclosed), rookie fourth-round pick Kene Nwangwu (knee) and special teamer Ameer Abdullah.