Ready to join Packers

Smith (sports hernia) is signing with Green Bay, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: The 2015 fourth-round pick enjoyed a breakout season in the final year of his rookie contract, recording career-high marks across the board with 45 tackles (26 solo), 25 quarterback hits, 10 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks on 690 snaps. Smith figures to start at outside linebacker in Mike Pettine's 3-4 scheme, joining a Packers defense that gets plenty of pressure up the middle from linemen Mike Daniels and Kenny Clark. There may be some level of concern that Smith is a one-year wonder, but his…read more

Recovering from hernia

Smith had sports hernia surgery in January and is expected to need 4-to-6 weeks for recovery, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The 2015 fourth-round pick broke out in the final year of his rookie contract, piling up 45 tackles and a team-high 8.5 sacks in 16 games. Smith may have priced himself out of Baltimore's range, especially if the team still has serious expectations for 2017 draft picks Tim Williams and Tyus Bowser. There is some chance, however small, that the Ravens could push to re-sign the 26-year-old Smith rather than 36-year-old Terrell Suggs. The more likely scenario has Smith cashing in with a different…read more

Posts 8.5 sacks in 2018

Smith recorded 45 tackles (26 solo), 8.5 sacks, two passes defensed and one forced fumble across 16 games in the 2018 season.

Analysis: Smith led the Ravens in sacks in 2018, a crowning achievement for one of the league's most feared defenses. He played in 67 percent of the defensive snaps, a total that only trailed Terrell Suggs and C.J. Mosley. Suggs, Mosley and Smith are all slated to enter free agency this offseason in addition to Patrick Onwuasor. It's highly unlikely the Ravens will be able to retain all four linebackers, meaning Smith could find a potential suitor elsewhere.

Notches 1.5 sacks in win

Smith recorded five tackles (four solo), including 1.5 sacks in Saturday's win over the Chargers.

Analysis: Smith is enjoying his best season as a professional. He entered 2018 with 10 sacks in his first-three seasons and has gone on to post 8.5 sacks through 15 games this year. He's seen a good portion of snaps despite being a backup to Terrell Suggs, and he'll likely continue to provide quality depth behind the veteran pass rusher as the regular season comes to a close and the playoffs begin.

Breakout performance against Titans

Smith racked up three sacks and a forced fumble in Sunday's win over the Titans and finished with five total tackles.

Analysis: It was a breakout performance for Smith, who led the charge on what turned out to be a record-setting day for the franchise as the Ravens compiled 11 sacks. What makes Smith's day all the more impressive is that he was able to make that level of impact on just 21 snaps. Smith now has a team-high 5.5 sacks and is beginning to establish himself as a force off the edge.

Set to play Sunday

Smith (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Analysis: Smith returned to practice in a limited capacity Friday, so he'll play through the hamstring issue as he provides depth at outside linebacker behind Terrell Suggs and Matt Judon.

Listed as questionable for Sunday

Smith (hamstring) carries a questionable tag ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

Analysis: Smith didn't practice Thursday but was able to get in a limited practice Friday. The fact that Smith was able to squeeze in at least a limited session at the end of the week bodes well for his status Sunday, but his situation still warrants the questionable tag.

Not practicing Thursday

Smith (hamstring) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.

Analysis: Smith was a full participant in practice to begin the week, but he appears to have suffered a hamstring injury. The severity of the rotational linebacker's injury remains undisclosed, so Smith should be considered questionable to suit up against the Browns on Sunday.

Sack on Sunday

Smith recorded two tackles (one solo) and a sack across 37 defensive reps in Sunday's win over the Broncos.

Analysis: Smith has been a consistent part of the Ravens' linebacking corps this season, playing in 54 percent of the team's defensive reps Sunday. He has already recorded a third of his season total in tackles from last season and should set a new season high for sacks at this rate as well.

Smith had four tackles (three solo) and a sack in Saturday's win over the Colts.

Analysis: The stat-line is arguably Smith's best one of the season in 13 games, which provides a solid indication of his current IDP value. The 25-year-old does have a sack in two consecutive games, but his season total 22 total tackles and 3.5 sacks should keep him off the IDP radar in Week 17.

Smith compiled one solo tackle, one sack and one forced fumble Sunday against the Browns.

Analysis: Smith logged 49 of 64 defensive snaps Sunday and was able to make the most of it. The third-year pro isn't a starter yet, so he still doesn't log enough time to be a consistent IDP threat, but Sunday's shows promise for his long-term potential.

Smith (shoulder) is active Sunday against the Browns.

Analysis: Smith missed last week's matchup against Pittsburgh due to the injury, but after logging full practice sessions both Thursday and Friday, he'll be ready to go Week 15. He doesn't rack up a ton of tackles but has seen the field anywhere from 25 to 50 snaps when healthy each game since Week 3.

Smith (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

Analysis: Smith sat out of last week's loss to the Steelers due to a shoulder injury but his full participation means he'll likely be ready for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Smith (shoulder) is officially inactive for Sunday night's game against the Steelers.

Analysis: Smith was listed as doubtful after sitting out practice this week, so this was to be expected. Tyus Bowser and Tim Williams should serve as reserve outside linebackers for the Ravens on Sunday.