Malcolm Smith LB FA Thu 3/9/17 2:40 PM
Malcolm Smith
LB FA
Smith is expected to sign a five-year, $26.5 million contract with the 49ers on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith led the Raiders with 103 tackles last season, and added an interception and two forced fumbles. The seventh-year linebacker has had some problems in pass coverage, but will still be a major boost to a run defense that was atrocious in 2016. The 49ers surrendered a whopping 165.9 rushing yards per game last season, good for dead last in the NFL.
Malcolm Smith LB FA Sat 1/7/17 6:43 PM
Malcolm Smith
LB FA
Smith (hamstring) is questionable to return to Saturday's wild-card game in Houston.
EDGE Analysis
The Raiders' leading tackler on the season with 103, Smith also notched two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one interception across 15 outings. If he's unable to take the field again Saturday, Daren Bates is the likely candidate to fill in at weak-side linebacker.
Malcolm Smith LB FA Sat 1/7/17 3:11 PM
Malcolm Smith
LB FA
Smith (hamstring) is active for Saturday's tilt against the Texans.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was limited in practice all week but was never expected to miss Saturday's game after he played through his hamstring in Week 17. He'll be expected to start at linebacker alongside Perry Riley and Bruce Irving.
Malcolm Smith LB FA Thu 1/5/17 3:01 PM
Malcolm Smith
LB FA
Smith (hamstring) racked up a season-high 12 tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's regular season finale against the Broncos.
EDGE Analysis
Smith hit the double-digit tackle mark for just the second time this season, and finished his 2016 campaign with 103 tackles, three passes defensed, one interception, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 15 games. He'll look to ride his recent momentum into the playoffs as he'll continue to start at outside linebacker before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2017.
Malcolm Smith LB FA Sat 12/24/16 2:54 PM
Malcolm Smith
LB FA
Smith (hamstring) is active for Saturday's game against the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
After being limited throughout the week with a hamstring injury, Smith will take the field for Saturday's tilt. He figures to remain the starting weakside linebacker for the Raiders as they take on an explosive Colts offense.
Malcolm Smith LB FA Sun 12/18/16 4:24 PM
Malcolm Smith
LB FA
Smith (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been dealing with a quadriceps injury throughout the season, but will gut it out and play in Week 15. He will likely play weakside linebacker for the Raiders.
Malcolm Smith LB FA Sun 10/16/16 3:10 PM
Malcolm Smith
LB FA
Smith (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Smith should assume his normal position as the Raiders' starting weakside linebacker.
Malcolm Smith LB FA Fri 10/14/16 4:05 PM
Malcolm Smith
LB FA
Smith (quadriceps) is listed as questionable to play Sunday against the Chiefs, Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was questionable prior to Week 5 as well, but ultimately wound up playing.
Malcolm Smith LB FA Sun 10/9/16 4:12 PM
Malcolm Smith
LB FA
Smith (quadriceps) is healthy to play in Week 5.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was questionable entering the contest. He'll assume his typical starting linebacker role.
Malcolm Smith LB FA Fri 10/7/16 4:40 PM
Malcolm Smith
LB FA
Smith is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Chargers due to a quadriceps injury, Scott Bair of Comcast SportsNet California reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith missed some practice time this week, though the specifics and severity of his injury remain unclear. If he's unable to play on Sunday look for Darren Bates to see some extra snaps.