Smith has been suspended by the league for six games, per the NFL's transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

The reason for his suspension has yet to be announced, but if Smith signs with a team, he'll be required to sit out until he has served his time. Smith last saw regular-season action with the Panthers in 2022, during which he caught 22 passes (on 41 targets) for 296 yards and two touchdowns.

The Chiefs waived Smith on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith did not appear in a regular-season game in 2023, and now Kansas City has decided to let him go ahead of 2024. He'll have to look for his next opportunity with a different squad.

Smith signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on Wednesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith spent a portion of the 2023 campaign on the Titans' practice squad and he'll now get another opportunity with Kansas City. The wide receiver will look to impress and potentially earn a an active roster spot with the Chiefs in 2024.

Tennessee signed Smith to its practice squad Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was waived by Carolina prior to Week 1, but he's found another opportunity to make an impression with a new team ahead of Week 4. Tennessee's pecking order for targets is pretty well-established after three weeks though, so it would take a slew of injuries for Smith to see a significant number in 2023.

The Panthers waived Smith on Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith played in all 17 games for Carolina last season, recording a 22-296-2 receiving line on 41 targets while also contributing in the return game. He seems a likely candidate to earn a spot on the team's practice squad if another club doesn't claim him off waivers.

Smith caught his only target for a 20-yard gain in Saturday's 27-0 preseason loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's reception came during the fourth quarter while playing with quarterback Matt Corral. Amid many offseason additions on offense, Smith is among those competing for a roster spot behind veterans Adam Thielen and DJ Chark this season.

Smith was Carolina's No. 3 receiver for most of last season but may be only sixth or seventh on the depth chart this spring, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carolina drafted Jonathan Mingo in Round 2 after signing Adam Thielen, DJ Chark and Damiere Byrd in the offseason, with the latter potentially being direct competition for Smith's roster spot given that he has experience returning punts. Smith didn't do much on either offense or special teams while playing all 17 games last year, catching 22 passes on 482 offensive snaps and averaging 6.2 yards on 23 punt returns. The 2021 sixth-round pick now enters his third NFL season with job competition.

Smith caught 22 of 41 targets for 296 yards and two touchdowns while playing all 17 games in the 2022 season.

EDGE Analysis

Smith also handled punt-return duties, gaining 143 yards on his 23 attempts. Although he temporarily found himself in the dog house after fumbling in a Week 11 loss, Smith profiled as the Panthers' third wideout for most of the campaign. While that marked a promotion from his rookie season -- when he caught just six passes -- the team struggled in the passing game. Going into his third year, Smith will hope to maintain his role, but with a potentially new coaching staff and quarterback combination in Carolina, it wouldn't be surprising if he needs to climb from a depth role all over again.

Smith secured all four targets for 70 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers' 30-24 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The second-year wideout recorded a season high in receiving yardage while also tying his high-water mark in receptions. Smith's second touchdown of the season came on a 19-yard grab early in the fourth quarter to extend the Panthers' lead to 11 points at the time. While Sunday's loss eliminated Carolina from playoff contention, Smith will have a chance to build on his solid effort in a Week 18 road matchup against the Saints.

Smith (foot) practiced in full Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was forced out of this past Saturday's win against Detroit with a foot injury, which forced an MRI on Tuesday. While the results of that test are unknown, he followed up Wednesday's capped session by logging all on-field work one day later. Smith thus is good to take on his tertiary role in the Panthers' passing game Week 17 at Tampa Bay, which has contained him to less than 30 yards in all but one of his 15 appearances this season.