Smith agreed to sign a contract with the Raiders on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith participated on a try-out basis with Vegas during rookie minicamp this weekend as he looks to restart his career. The linebacker, who turns 30 years old in June, briefly spent time with the Raiders in 2023 and played in one game before he was released in November of that season. He then went unsigned throughout the 2024 campaign. Smith previously played for Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham when he held the same role in 2021, tallying 88 tackles across 13 games. He'll likely need to carve out a role as a depth player at inside linebacker in order to secure a spot with Las Vegas this offseason.

Smith will participate in the Raiders' minicamp on a tryout basis this weekend, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was a tackling machine early in his career, recording between 121 and 154 regular-season stops each year from 2018 to 2020 while with the Cowboys. However, he's found NFL opportunities sparse since then, with his lone notable campaign taking place in 2022, when he played in 13 regular-season contests for the Giants and recorded 88 tackles. The last time Smith played in an NFL game was in 2023, when he logged 25 defensive snaps and made two tackles in one contest with the Raiders.

The Steelers signed Smith to their practice squad Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

An agreement between Pittsburgh and Smith was reported to be in the works Tuesday, and it's now become clear that it's a practice-squad deal. While Smith has played in just one game this season (in Week 9 with the Raiders), he has ample NFL experience, participating in 88 regular-season contests -- including 69 as a starter -- over seven campaigns and making one Pro Bowl appearance. Pittsburgh has already ruled out starting linebacker Elandon Roberts for Sunday's contest against Seattle, so it's feasible that Smith could be elevated to provide depth in that matchup.

Smith and the Steelers agreed on a contract Tuesday, Doug Hendrickson of Wasserman reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will join the Steelers ahead of the Week 17 matchup with the Seahawks, providing the team with additional depth at linebacker. The 28-year-old has appeared in one game with the Raiders this season, recording two tackles in that contest.

The Raiders signed Smith off the Saints' practice squad Thursday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old was the 34th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft and has started 69 of the 87 career games he's played in across six seasons with the Cowboys, Giants and Packers. Three Raiders linebackers -- Divine Deablo (ankle), Luke Masterson (concussion) and Robert Spillane (hand) -- didn't practice Wednesday.

Smith was released by the Saints on Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

In a very surprising move, Smith has been released after signing with New Orleans on Aug. 10. The veteran linebacker has had stints with Dallas, Green Bay and New York since being picked in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He's appeared in 87 games throughout his eight-year NFL career and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2018. Smith will look for a new home ahead of the coming season.

Smith is trending toward making New Orleans' final 53-man roster following Sunday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Texans, according to Luke Johnson of NOLA.com.

EDGE Analysis

Smith tied with rookie linebacker Nephi Sewell for a team-high five tackles Sunday, including a team-high two tackles for loss. The veteran has spent time practicing at all three off-ball linebacker spots since signing with the Saints on Aug. 10, per Johnson, potentially making a valuable backup behind starters Demario Davis and Pete Werner. Smith's versatility and ability as a playmaker against the run could make him an intriguing fit in New Orleans' linebacker corps this coming season.

Smith signed with the Saints on Thursday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith had a solid showing with the Giants last season, appearing in 13 games and making 88 tackles (44 solo). However, he remained a free agent as teams began training camp. After a workout with New Orleans on Thursday, the 28-year-old inked a deal with the team. He'll now work to get acclimated with his new squad and earn a role in the Saints' linebacker corps.

Smith played in 13 games this season, racking up 88 tackles (46 solo), one sack and a recovered fumble.

EDGE Analysis

After splitting time between three clubs last year and logging just 38 tackles across 10 games, Smith began the 2022 campaign without a team. He eventually joined New York's practice squad before getting a deal to join the active roster, and he played in each of the Giants' contests from Week 4 to Week 17 before resting for the regular-season finale. The veteran linebacker picked up the pace as the campaign moved on, notching at least nine tackles in five of his final six appearances. Smith will become a free agent after this season, but he's been a good fit with New York, so the team could look to bring him back given his (and the team's) success this year.

Smith tallied nine tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 38-10 win over the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

Smith continued his prolific run of tackling while finishing with a team high in tackles against Indianapolis. The sixth-year linebacker has now recorded 52 tackles over the last six games, logging at least nine tackles in all but once during this span. Smith ranks second on the Giants in tackles (88) even though he's only been on the team's active roster since early October, and he should to play a prominent role Week 18 against Philadelphia.