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  • Mazi Smith
  • DL #58
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vs. MIA: #8 vs opposing DL - 12.81 FPA

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  • Gets moved to Jets

    The Cowboys traded Smith, a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 first-round pick to the Jets for DT Quinnen Williams on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: A 2023 first-round pick, Smith wasn't able to live up to the billing, finishing his two-plus-year tenure in Dallas with 57 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in 39 regular-season games. He'll join a rotation at defensive tackle in New York that includes Harrison Phillips, Jay Tufele (knee) and Jowon Briggs.

    Published: Tue, Nov 4 at 11:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Active for Week 7

    Smith is active for Sunday's contest against the Commanders.

    Analysis: Smith has played inconsistently this season, but he will now be active for his fourth contest of the year. The defensive lineman has compiled just one tackle to this point in the season, playing 50 snaps on defense and 15 with the special-teams unit.

    Published: Sun, Oct 19 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy scratch Week 1

    Smith (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's regular-season opener against the Eagles.

    Analysis: The 2023 first-rounder started in all 17 regular-season games last year, but he was in jeopardy of not making the Cowboys' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. While he ultimately made the cut, Smith will be a healthy scratch Thursday, with Week 2 against the Giants on Sunday, Sept. 14 being his next chance to play. Solomon Thomas and Jay Toia will serve in a rotational role at defensive tackle behind starters Osa Odighizuwa and Kenny Clark.

    Published: Thu, Sep 4 at 3:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not guaranteed roster spot

    Smith may be on the roster bubble for the Cowboys, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The 2023 first-round pick has failed to make any kind of impact in his first two NFL seasons, with his only redeeming quality being that he hasn't missed a game. Smith graded out 208th among 220 interior defensive linemen last year according to Pro Football Focus, and offseason turnover in the coaching staff means that the current brain trust of head coach Brian Schottenheimer and defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus have little investment in keeping the 24-year-old Michigan product around.…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 19 at 7:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to action

    Smith (knee) logged one tackle during Dallas' preseason loss to the Ravens on Saturday.

    Analysis: Smith had previously been limited in practice due to a knee injury but is seemingly healthy again. He is expected to serve as one of the team's starting defensive tackles alongside Osa Odighizuwa once the regular season gets underway.

    Published: Sun, Aug 17 at 1:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Battling knee issue

    Smith (knee) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Coach Brian Schottenheimer said after practice that the team isn't concerned about Smith's knee injury. Selected 26th overall in the 2023 Draft, Smith has appeared in all 34 regular-season games over the last two seasons, logging 54 tackles (31 solo), including 2.0 sacks. He's made little impact in the box score for Dallas, but Smith should once again be counted on to log heavy snaps in 2025.

    Published: Tue, Aug 5 at 6:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes on bigger role in year two

    Smith started all 17 games for the Cowboys in 2024 and recorded 41 tackles (22 solo), including 1.0 sacks.

    Analysis: The 2023 first-round pick also nearly doubled his snap count from 287 as a rookie to 500 this year. Dallas' defense, though, struggled against the run, allowing the fourth-most rushing yards in the league.

    Published: Tue, Jan 7 at 7:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active Sunday

    Smith (pelvis) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

    Analysis: The defensive tackle missed practice Wednesday, returned as a limited participant Thursday and Friday, and carried a questionable tag into the weekend. Smith has played in every game this season for the Cowboys, recording 39 tackles (21 solo).

    Published: Sun, Jan 5 at 8:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play against Baltimore

    Smith (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

    Analysis: A back injury prevented Smith from participating in practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to return in a limited capacity Friday. The 2023 first-round pick was considered a true game-time decision Sunday, and he will indeed suit up, though he could be on a snap count given the uncertainty of his playing status before the official inactive list was announced. Linval Joseph would be the beneficiary of increased playing time if Smith is in fact limited.

    Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • True game-time decision

    Smith (back) is considered a true game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Smith was able to get in a limited practice session Friday after being a DNP in each of the first two practices of the week, and he was given the questionable tag for Sunday's game. Further clarity on Smith's availability will come about 90 minutes before the 4:25pm kickoff when the Cowboys release their inactive list.

    Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 8:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable for Week 3

    Smith (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: After failing to practice Wednesday and Thursday, Smith was able to get in a limited session Friday. Smith has started both games to start the season but has yet to record any defensive stats.

    Published: Fri, Sep 20 at 2:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy again

    Smith has progressed through the allergy issues he had been dealing with and participated in a mock game on Monday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The problem that cropped up late last week was apparently a minor one, as Smith is already back in pads. He projects to play a significant role on the interior of Dallas' defensive line in 2024.

    Published: Mon, Aug 19 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Does not travel

    Smith did not travel with the team to Las Vegas after suffering an allergic reaction Friday at training camp, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

    Analysis: Smith has not officially been ruled out for Saturday's preseason matchup with the Raiders, but given it is an exhibition contest, expect Dallas to err on the side of caution. The 2023 first-round pick is projected to start at defensive tackle next to Osa Odighizuwa this season.

    Published: Fri, Aug 16 at 8:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Seeing first-team reps

    Smith appeared to be back to his usual playing weight on the first day of training camp practices Thursday, and he lined up as the 1-technique on the first-team defense, Nick Harris of DallasCowboys.com reports.

    Analysis: The 26th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Smith had a rough rookie season due in part to a shoulder issue that required surgery in the offseason. He showed up at OTAs below his playing weight as he continued his recovery from the surgery, but the Michigan product looks to be 100 percent heading into camp. Dallas is looking for Smith to help anchor the middle of the defensive line in 2024 alongside Osa Odighizuwa.

    Published: Fri, Jul 26 at 7:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Recovered from shoulder injury

    Smith has now recovered from a shoulder injury, Nick Harris of the Cowboys' official site reports.

    Analysis: Smith underwent shoulder surgery earlier in the offseason but is now healthy again. The 23-year-old is set to potentially see a significant increase in the 287 snaps he logged on defense in his 2023 rookie campaign during the upcoming season.

    Published: Thu, Jul 25 at 6:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still recovering from surgery

    Smith is rehabbing his shoulder during OTAs, Nick Harris of the Cowboys' official site reports.

    Analysis: Smith underwent surgery at the beginning of the offseason for an issue which plagued him during his rookie year, and he still seems to be bothered by it a couple months later. If and when he's healthy, he projects to play a significant role on Dallas' defensive line in 2024.

    Published: Fri, May 24 at 12:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Rehabbing from shoulder surgery

    Smith is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Smith underwent the surgery shortly after the end of the 2023 season, and a four-to-six month recovery timeline puts him on track for training camp in July. The 2023 first-round pick only handled a depth role as a rookie, suiting up for all 17 games but playing just 287 defensive snaps.

    Published: Tue, Mar 26 at 9:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Doing just fine

    Smith (knee) returned to practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Smith had been dealing with knee tendinitis and underwent a precautionary MRI, which didn't reveal anything additional. His ability to return to practice quickly should be good news for the rookie and the Cowboys' defensive line.

    Published: Thu, Aug 10 at 10:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to be fine

    The Cowboys are optimistic regarding Smith (knee) going forward after he underwent an MRI on Tuesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Smith underwent the MRI due to general knee discomfort he has felt during camp. However, a source familiar with the situation has indicated, "he's fine." The team's first-round pick is expected play a key role on its defensive line this season, so expect the team to exercise caution in order to ensure his health for Week 1.

    Published: Tue, Aug 8 at 3:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with injury

    Smith (knee) is not practicing Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Smith has been battling tendinitis during camp and will be undergoing a precautionary MRI on his knee. The team's first-round selection in the 2023 Draft was expected to play a significant role in the interior of their defensive line. However, if the knee issue is limiting him in camp, it may impact his role to start the season, even if nothing serious comes back on the MRI.

    Published: Tue, Aug 8 at 11:56am by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1PIT,
L 32-34
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2BUF,
L 10-30
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3@TB,
L 27-29
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4@MIA,
L 21-27
-----0.50
5DAL,
L 22-37
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6DEN,
L 11-13
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7CAR,
L 6-13
-----0.50
8@CIN,
W 39-38
-----0.50
9Bye-----0.00
10CLE,
W 27-20
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11@NE,
L 14-27
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12@BAL,
L 10-23
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13ATL,
W 27-24
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14MIA,
L 10-34
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15@JAX,
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16@NO,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17NE,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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18@BUF,
TBDGet Tickets
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