Rodney Smith
RB FA
Sat 1/8/22 9:17 PM

Smith was restored to the Lions' practice squad from the COVID-19 list then cut Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith never suited up for the Lions after also spending time with the Titans and Panthers this season. He'll now likely turn his focus to earning a job with a new team next season.

Rodney Smith
RB FA
Mon 1/3/22 5:13 PM

Smith (undisclosed) was placed on Detroit's practice squad COVID-19 list Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith joined the Lion's practice squad in mid-December but hasn't seen game action with the team. he'll now be unavailable until he clears the COVID-19 protocols.

Rodney Smith
RB FA
Sat 12/11/21 6:10 PM

Smith was signed to the Lions' practice squad Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The Lions are without top running backs D'Andre Swift (shoulder) and Jamaal Williams (COVID-19 protocols) for Sunday's game against the Broncos. With the pair out of the lineup, Craig Reynolds was elevated from the practice squad Saturday to serve as a depth option in the backfield to Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson. Smith provides another body in the RB room moving forward.

Rodney Smith
RB FA
Wed 12/8/21 8:07 PM

Smith was released from the Titans' practice squad Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith signed with the Titans in late November, filling in as depth after Adrian Peterson was waived. However, the team added Jordan Wilkins to their practice squad Wednesday, signaling the end of Smith's tenure with the team. Smith has been active for two games this season, recording five receptions for 48 yards.

Rodney Smith
RB FA
Tue 11/23/21 6:24 PM

Smith was signed to the Titans' practice squad Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old was last on the Panthers' practice squad in October before being released, but he will now provide depth at running back for the Titans. Smith will help fill the void left behind by Adrian Peterson, who was released Tuesday.

Rodney Smith
RB FA
Mon 10/11/21 3:49 PM

The Panthers released Smith from the practice squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
With Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) out, Smith was elevated from the practice squad ahead of the Panthers' previous two contests. He operated as the No. 3 running back behind Chuba Hubbard and Royce Freeman and saw 26 offensive snaps in Week 4, but he didn't see the field in Week 5.

Rodney Smith
RB FA
Sat 10/9/21 2:00 PM

Smith has been elevated from the Panthers' practice squad in advance of Sunday's game against the Eagles, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) listed as doubtful and trending toward missing Sunday's contest, Smith will provide the Panthers with needed Week 5 backfield depth behind projected starter Chuba Hubbard. In the team's Week 4's loss to the Cowboys, Smith logged 26 snaps and while he didn't record a carry, he made an impact in the passing game, catching all five of his targets for 48 yards. If McCaffrey is inactive versus Philadelphia, Smith is worth a look for those scrambling for RB options in PPR formats this week.

Rodney Smith
RB FA
Mon 10/4/21 8:02 PM

Smith reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was elevated to the active roster for Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, and he ended up playing 26 offensive snaps and catching all five of his targets for 48 yards. The 25-year-old benefitted from Carolina trailing big in the second half and worked as the team's primary pass-catching back. Chuba Hubbard worked as the top tailback in the absence of Christian McCaffrey (hamstring), but Smith ended up seeing significant playing time.

Rodney Smith
RB FA
Mon 10/4/21 10:03 AM

Smith caught all five of his targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 36-28 loss to the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was promoted to Carolina's active roster to help replace Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) alongside Chuba Hubbard and Royce Freeman. Hubbard led the backfield with 15 touches for 71 scrimmage yards, but Smith was used more than Freeman, playing 26 snaps to the veteran's 12. That involvement didn't garner Smith a carry, but he was featured as a pass-catcher in the second half as Carolina tried to mount a comeback, with only top wideout DJ Moore hauling in more receptions. Although it's unclear if McCaffrey will remain sidelined in Week 5 versus the Eagles, Smith's usage Sunday boosts his value behind Hubbard should the Panthers again be without their superstar tailback.

Rodney Smith
RB FA
Sat 10/2/21 12:37 PM

Smith (undisclosed) was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith played in seven games with the Panthers last season, accumulating 50 total touches and 215 total yards to go along with one touchdown while largely operating as a depth piece thanks to numerous Christian McCaffrey injuries. With the star running back sidelined once again (hamstring), expect Smith to once again operate as a depth back, this time behind Chuba Hubbard and Royce Freeman.