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The Green Bay Packers announced they have officially signed DT Mazi Smith to the practice squad. The Packers released RB Damon Bankston from the practice squad in a corresponding move.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Packers plan to sign ex-Cowboys 1st round defender to practice squad

Dealing with multiple injuries across the defensive line, the Green Bay Packers were on the lookout for reinforcements. After losing starter Javon Hargrave, veteran Chris McClellan is set to take over at nose tackle.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / October 19

Green Bay Packers Sign Massive 337-Pound Defensive Tackle

The Green Bay Packers entered the 2026 season with high hopes for a deep and versatile defensive line that could support a contending roster under head coach Matt LaFleur.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

Packers Signing DT Mazi Smith To Practice Squad

Rob Demovsky reports that the Packers are planning to sign DT Mazi Smith to their practice squad on Monday. The Packers hosted Smith for a tryout earlier

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Dolphins releases ex-Cowboys 1st-round pick from practice squad

The Miami Dolphins are still searching for their first win of the season, and their 0-5 start has already made them part of an unfortunate 28-year NFL history.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

Dallas Cowboys First-Round Bust Continues To Struggle Finding NFL Home

Former Dallas Cowboys starter Mazi Smith has struggled to live up to his lofty draft status, and was released by the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday. Smith, who was a first-round pick for Dallas out of Michigan in 2023 was part of the Miami practice squad and appeared in just one game for the Dolphins.

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3

Dolphins Announce Three Roster Moves

The Dolphins announced three roster moves on Saturday, elevating defensive linemen Mazi Smith and Rodney McGraw. Miami also signed RB Carlos Washington Jr.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

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Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / September 1

Dolphins Add Mazi Smith, Clelin Ferrell To Practice Squad; Miami Cuts QB Mark Gronowski

The Dolphins included Clelin Ferrell in their spree of cuts Monday, as they made room for seven waiver claims. Ferrell, however, is coming back on a practice squad deal.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 31

Will Levis, Super Bowl hero Mecole Hardman headline notable cuts

Will Levis, Mecole Hardman headline five notable cuts from 53-man roster deadline

NFL teams trimmed their roster from 90 to 53 players before the deadline at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday. As usual, it was one of the most emotionally taxing weekends in the league.

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New York Jets News / JetNation.com / August 29

The March to 53; Tracking Jets Cuts Ahead of Sunday Deadline

NFL clubs are required to get down to 53 players by 6pm tomorrow and the Jets started by cutting ties with quarterback Bailey Zappe first, and now defensive tackle Mazi Smith. Be sure to follow us for updates as the cuts come in.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29

Jets To Waive DT Mazi Smith

Mazi Smith was known to be on the roster bubble entering this weekend’s cutdown deadline. The 2025 trade acquisition is indeed being let go, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29

Jets DT Mazi Smith In Danger Of Missing The Cut

The roster cut deadline always sees a number of young players fighting for a few final spots on the 53-man roster, but it also tends to see a good number of third- and fourth- year players given a last chance to prove they can contribute.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / July 29

‘Yes, Yes I Do’: Jerry Jones Says He Feels Pressure To Win A Super Bowl As Dallas Cowboys Open Camp

Jerry Jones opened Dallas Cowboys training camp in Oxnard on Tuesday by saying he feels the weight of winning a championship this season and would trade future draft capital to improve the roster before opening day.

NFL News / Football Analysis / May 25

Cowboys Pay Tyler Smith $96M To Protect A Quarterback They Benched

Somewhere inside the Cowboys’ front office, somebody decided the most important thing about the 2026 season wasn’t replacing the pass rusher they traded or locking down the receiver playing on a franchise tag.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 7

Jets' Biggest Draft Winners and Losers as Rookie Minicamp Approaches

The New York Jets came away winners in the 2026 NFL draft, selecting multiple key building blocks to their foundation. But with the draft behind us, we’ve

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / November 2

Are Cowboys open to trading DT Mazi Smith?

If the Cowboys are to make a trade, it would come as no surprise if a defensive addition were to be made. Dallas could also subtract on that side of the ball.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / September 6, 2025

The Cowboys Must End the Mazi Smith Experiment

Before the mayhem of the Dallas Cowboys’ Week 1 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles kicked off, one of the biggest pre-game stories was defensive tackle Mazi Smith being a healthy scratch.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 4, 2025

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 27, 2025

Mazi Smith gets clear message after making Cowboys 53-man roster

The Dallas Cowboys have trimmed down their roster for the regular season. The NFL's cut deadline is one of the hardest days of the year. Many players heard the worst news of their lives, while others got the news that they have been given one more chance to live out a dream.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / August 17, 2025