Saivion Smith S FA Mon 11/6/23 8:57 PM
Saivion Smith
S FA
Smith worked out for Tennessee on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was with the Lions in training camp before being waived with an injury settlement due to an undisclosed issue in late August. He's now apparently healthy as he seeks to latch on with a new club. Smith has played with three NFL organizations over three seasons, with most of his work coming on special teams.
Saivion Smith S FA Wed 8/23/23 8:13 PM
Saivion Smith
S FA
Smith (undisclosed) was waived by Detroit with an injury settlement Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith played one game for the Lions last season, injuring his neck and suffering a concussion in Week 5 before spending the rest of the campaign on the practice-squad injured list. It's unclear if he's still dealing with effects of that issue. He'll be free to sign another contract once healthy.
Saivion Smith S FA Mon 4/17/23 10:29 AM
Saivion Smith
S FA
Smith and the Lions agreed to a contract Monday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith suffered a significant neck injury in October of last season and proceeded to stay on the practice-squad injured list for the remainder of the campaign. The 25-year-old now will be back in Detroit for 2023 and look to carve out a role in the secondary on the active roster.
Saivion Smith S FA Mon 1/16/23 9:34 PM
Saivion Smith
S FA
Smith's (neck) contract with the Lions' practice squad expired Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Smith sustained an apparently significant neck injury when he was elevated for the Week 5 loss to New England. He then entered the concussion protocol before being placed on the practice squad injured list with a neck designation Oct. 19, and he was never removed from this list before the expiration of his deal. Smith has now appeared in 10 regular-season games while spending time with Dallas, San Francisco and Detroit over the past three seasons.
Saivion Smith S FA Thu 10/20/22 1:31 AM
Saivion Smith
S FA
Smith (neck) was placed on the Lions' practice squad injured reserve Wednesday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith suffered a concussion and had to be taken off in an ambulance after being elevated from the practice squad for Detroit's Week 5 loss to the Patriots. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that the 24-year-old cornerback was clear of the league's protocols, but that "there [are] some other things we're looking at" regarding the after-effects of this injury, according to Jeff Risdon of USA Today. As a result of this transaction, Smith will not be eligible to be activated on game day for at least the next four games.
Saivion Smith S FA Mon 10/10/22 1:34 PM
Saivion Smith
S FA
Smith suffered a concussion during Sunday's 29-0 loss to the Patriots, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was involved in a scary incident Sunday against New England, where he was taken off in an ambulance after he collapsed on the field. Although the 24-year-old cornerback suffered a concussion in Week 5, it's relieving to find out that further tests revealed no issues with his neck, per Pelissero. Smith logged just two defensive snaps thus far in 2022, but he'll now have extra time to clear concussion protocols with Detroit having a bye in Week 6. The Lions return to action a week from Sunday against the Cowboys.
Saivion Smith S FA Sun 10/9/22 1:42 PM
Saivion Smith
S FA
Smith was transported to a local hospital to be evaluated for a neck injury sustained during Sunday's game against the Patriots.
EDGE Analysis
Smith went down awkwardly after contacting tight end Hunter Henry at the line of scrimmage on the first play of Sunday's game, per Michael Giardi of NFL Network. The 24-year-old had to be loaded into an ambulance on the field, and the exact nature and severity of this injury should become clear following further evaluation.
Saivion Smith S FA Mon 7/26/21 10:27 PM
Saivion Smith
S FA
Smith was waived by Seattle on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was let go to make room for the signing of Darece Robertson, a receiver out of Wayne State. Smith will be in search of his third organization of the offseason after spending time with Dallas and Seattle.
Saivion Smith S FA Thu 5/6/21 5:28 PM
Saivion Smith
S FA
The Seahawks have claimed Smith off waivers from the Cowboys, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was cut by Dallas on Wednesday, but he quickly earned another shot in the NFL. The former Alabama standout appeared in six games with the Cowboys lasts season (one start), logging three total tackles.
Saivion Smith S FA Mon 1/4/21 7:31 PM
Saivion Smith
S FA
Dallas signed Smith to a reserve/future contract Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith closed out 2020 on the Cowboys' practice squad injured list, having suffered a fractured hand during a Week 14 road win over the Bengals. The 23-year-old received his lone start of the season during that contest, collecting 61 of his 75 total defensive snaps against Cincinnati. He's expected to be recuperated from his injury once the new league year opens up in March.