Browns Sign DE Elerson Smith To Practice Squad

Cleveland’s practice squad now includes:

1. WR Mike Woods II
2. DT Jowon Briggs
3. S Christopher Edmonds
4. T Roy Mbaeteka (International)
5. T Lorenzo Thompson
6. TE Cameron Latu
7. WR Kadarius Toney
8. DB Trey Dean
9. DE Marcus Haynes
10. G Javion Cohen
11. TE Blake Whiteheart
12. WR James Proche
13. C Cameron Tom
14. DB Kahlef Hailassie
15. DE Elerson Smith

Smith, 29, was a second-round pick by the Cowboys out of Notre Dame in the 2016 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year, $6,494,970 rookie contract. 

Smith was headed into his fourth season when he signed a five-year, $64 million extension in 2019. The Cowboys made the decision to release Smith during the 2021 season and he signed on with the Packers. 

Green Bay cut Smith after about a month and he caught on with the Giants on the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster later in the season. The Giants brought Smith back to their practice squad the following season in September and he was again promoted to the active roster. 

Smith caught on with the Saints during training camp and was re-signed to the practice squad after the preseason. He was signed away by the Raiders last year and caught on with the Browns’ practice squad in September. 

In 2024, Smith has appeared in two games for the Browns and recorded two tackles.