Jaylon Smith LB FA Mon 12/26/22 9:36 AM
Jaylon Smith
LB FA
Smith tallied 10 tackles (three solo), including one sack, in Saturday's loss to the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
Smith's first sack of the season came at a critical time, as he brought down Kirk Cousins with less than six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter on a drive that ultimately ended in a Minnesota punt. In addition, Smith's 10 tackles tied a season-high mark and gave him 28 tackles over the past three weeks.
Jaylon Smith LB FA Tue 12/20/22 11:44 PM
Jaylon Smith
LB FA
Smith recorded nine tackles (four solo) Sunday in a Week 15 20-12 win over Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Smith finished second on New York in stops behind Kayvon Thibodeaux (elbow) in the huge divisional victory. The performance was Smith's second straight with exactly nine tackles, and he's recorded 33 total stops over his past four games, giving him a steady floor in IDP leagues.
Jaylon Smith LB FA Mon 12/12/22 3:43 PM
Jaylon Smith
LB FA
Smith had nine tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 48-22 loss to the Eagles.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has turned into an integral piece on defense for Big Blue, totaling at least five tackles in each of the past six games. He's locked into a starting linebacker role as New York prepares for its biggest game of the season in Week 15 against a Commanders team that sports an identical 7-5-1 record.
Jaylon Smith LB FA Mon 11/28/22 10:06 AM
Jaylon Smith
LB FA
Smith logged 10 tackles (seven solo) during the Giants' 28-20 loss to Dallas on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith spent the first five years of his career with the Cowboys and posted a season-high 10 tackles during Thursday's loss. The 27-year-old has been productive since joining the Giants' active roster, tallying 46 tackles (25 solo) and a fumble recovery over eight games.
Jaylon Smith LB FA Sat 10/1/22 5:24 PM
Jaylon Smith
LB FA
Smith signed a contract with the Giants on Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith had been elevated from the practice squad in prior weeks, but the Giants opted to use an open roster to officially sign the linebacker to the 53-man roster. Smith played in four games with the Giants last season, compiling 12 tackles and a pass deflection, but he's not expected to be anything more than linebacker depth on this current iteration of the team.
Jaylon Smith LB FA Tue 9/20/22 10:31 AM
Jaylon Smith
LB FA
The Giants signed Smith to the practice squad Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith replaces KC McDermott on New York's practice squad. The veteran linebacker started two of four appearances with the Giants last season.
Jaylon Smith LB FA Tue 1/4/22 9:19 AM
Jaylon Smith
LB FA
Smith notched seven tackles (five solo) and one sack during Sunday's 29-3 loss to the Bears.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has now handled roughly 70 percent of defensive snaps in back-to-back games with the Giants. The former Cowboys star is scheduled for free agency this offseason, so he will have every incentive to keep up his momentum during Week 18's regular-season finale against Washington.
Jaylon Smith LB FA Mon 12/20/21 4:28 PM
Jaylon Smith
LB FA
Smith was signed to the Giants' active roster Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was elevated from the practice squad for Week 15 and played 17 defensive snaps and recorded four tackles. After his solid performance, the Giants elected to sign the linebacker to the 53-man roster before he reverted back to the practice squad. Smith will likely continue to operate in a reserve role for a defense that is decimated by injuries and COVID protocols.
Jaylon Smith LB FA Sat 12/18/21 6:08 PM
Jaylon Smith
LB FA
Smith was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith joined the Giants' practice squad earlier this week and will immediately move up to the active roster ahead of a matchup against his former team. The sixth-year linebacker is expected to provide depth at linebacker for a Giants roster that is missing multiple players to COVID-19.
Jaylon Smith LB FA Fri 12/17/21 8:51 PM
Jaylon Smith
LB FA
Smith signed with the Giants' practice squad Friday, Michael Elson of the Giants' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith started the season with the Cowboys, who cut him on Oct. 5, which led to a month long stint with the Packers that saw him released on Nov. 7. Playing a total of six games in 2021, four with the Cowboys and two with the Packers, Smith has 19 tackles (14 solo) on the season. Smith will try to earn his way to the Giants' active roster soon.