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Browns | Release D.J. Smith Tue Nov 18, 06:28 PM
The Cleveland Browns released LB D.J. Smith Tuesday, Nov. 18.
D.J. Smith player page Browns | Two signed to practice squad Wed Nov 12, 08:30 PM
The Cleveland Browns signed free-agent DT Jamie Meder (Ravens) and LB D.J. Smith (Panthers) to the practice squad Wednesday, Nov. 12.
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NFL | Three become free agents Wed Oct 15, 07:37 PM
Carolina Panthers LB D.J. Smith, Cincinnati Bengals LB Khairi Fortt and Seattle Seahawks DB Steven Terrell cleared waivers and became free agents Wednesday, Oct. 15.
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Panthers | D.J. Smith waived Tue Oct 14, 05:53 PM
Carolina Panthers LB D.J. Smith was placed on no-recall waivers Tuesday, Oct. 14.
D.J. Smith player page Panthers | Week 6 Inactives Sun Oct 12, 11:37 AM
The Carolina Panthers have declared OG Andrew Norwell, CB Bene Benwikere, LB D.J. Smith, RB DeAngelo Williams, QB Joe Webb, RB Jonathan Stewart, CB Josh Norman inactive for Week 6.
| Footballguys view: Darrin Reaves and Chris Ogbonnaya take on better desperation play status at RB with Stewart out. |
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Panthers | Week 5 Inactives Sun Oct 5, 11:37 AM
The Carolina Panthers have declared OG Andrew Norwell, LB D.J. Smith, RB DeAngelo Williams, QB Joe Webb, RB Jonathan Stewart, TE Richie Brockel, SS Tre Boston inactive for Week 5.
| Footballguys view: Darrin Reaves, Chris Ogbonnaya, and Fozzy Whittaker will each get chances to get hot and earn extended playing time with the Panthers' top three running backs out this week. |
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Panthers | Sign D.J. Smith Tue Sep 23, 12:27 PM
The Carolina Panthers signed D.J. Smith (Texans) to the active roster Tuesday, Sept. 23.
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Patriots | Four free agents worked out Fri Sep 19, 09:43 PM
The New England Patriots worked out free-agents WR Kevin Cone, DE Steven Means, RB Raijon Neal and LB D.J. Smith this week.
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Panthers | D.J. Smith released Tue Sep 2, 05:09 PM
The Carolina Panthers released LB D.J. Smith Tuesday, Sept. 2.
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Panthers | Practice squad signings Mon Sep 1, 03:18 AM
The Carolina Panthers brought 10 players onto their practice squad on Sunday, Aug. 31. Players signed were CB Carrington Byndom, LB Adarius Glanton, WR Tavarres King, SS Robert Lester, WR Marcus Lucas, OT Andrew McDonald, RB Darrin Reaves, DT Micanor Regis, LB D.J. Smith and DT Casey Walker.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers stole King off the Broncos practice squad last year, but they've not seen enough for him to make the final roster this season. We'll see if anyone else is interested in King. |
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Panthers | 19 cut Sat Aug 30, 04:52 PM
The Carolina Panthers released LB Denicos Allen, CB Carrington Byndom, OG Derek Dennis, LB Adarius Glanton, SS Robert Lester, WR Marcus Lucas, OT Andrew McDonald, FS Tom Nelson, DT Drake Nevis, RB Darrin Reaves, DT Micanor Regis, LB D.J. Smith, CB Josh Thomas, DT Casey Walker, FB Michael Zordich, OT Kevin Hughes, TE Mike McNeill, SS Anderson Russell and OG Chris Scott.
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Panthers | Six signed to futures deals Fri Jan 3, 08:03 PM
The Carolina Panthers signed OT Kevin Hughes, OT Oscar Johnson, OG Phillip Manley, CB De'Quan Menzie, LB D.J. Smith and DT Casey Walker to futures contracts Friday, Jan. 3.
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Texans | D.J. Smith signs Wed Nov 13, 11:47 PM
The Houston Texans signed free-agent LB D.J. Smith (Chargers) to the active roster Wednesday, Nov. 13.
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Redskins | Slew of free-agents get workout Tue Oct 1, 09:40 PM
The Washington Redskins worked out free-agents FS Al Afalava (Titans), CB Jalil Brown (Chiefs), CB Mario Butler (Broncos), WR Arceto Clark (Seahawks), LB Justin Cole (Browns), TE Anthony Hill (Colts), LB Josh Hull (Rams), QB G.J. Kinne (Eagles), C Kevin Kowalski (Cowboys), LB Brian Rolle (Steelers), LB D.J. Smith (Chargers), OT Jason Smith (Jets), QB Nick Stephens (Cowboys), CB Ross Ventrone (Steelers) and WR Matt Willis (Lions) Tuesday, Oct. 1.
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Lions | Five work out Tue Sep 10, 08:24 AM
The Detroit Lions worked out free-agent FB Brad Smelley (Eagles); and LBs Stevenson Sylvester (Steelers), LB Jamar Chaney (Eagles), Jason Williams (Panthers) and D.J. Smith (Chargers).
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Chargers | D.J. Smith cut Sun Sep 1, 09:14 PM
The San Diego Chargers cut LB D.J. Smith Sunday, Sept. 1, according to a source.
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Chargers | D.J. Smith progressing nicely Sun Aug 25, 10:19 PM
San Diego Chargers LB D.J. Smith (knee) has been playing well, as he makes his way back from a knee ailment. 'Every day he is getting more and more comfortable. With any injury it's just a matter of getting (your) confidence back. He has done a nice job of working extremely hard with the staff to get his strength and flexibility back,' head coach Mike McCoy said Sunday, Aug. 25.
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Chargers | D.J. Smith practices Thu Jul 25, 01:35 PM
San Diego Chargers LB D.J. Smith (knee) participated in practice Thursday, July 25. Smith is currently working with the third team, but is likely to get moved to the second team.
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Chargers | D.J. Smith avoids PUP Wed Jul 24, 08:08 PM
San Diego Chargers LB D.J. Smith (knee), who was claimed in April, has not participated in workouts since joining the team. That's because he has been rehabbing a torn anterior cruciate ligament. However, it appears he will be ready to practice in some capacity during training camp.
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Chargers | D.J. Smith signed Thu Apr 25, 04:27 PM
The San Diego Chargers have signed free-agent LB D.J. Smith (Packers). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Packers | Two released Wed Apr 24, 06:15 PM
The Green Bay Packers released RB Brandon Saine and LB D.J. Smith Wednesday, April 24.
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Packers | D.J. Smith to IR Wed Oct 17, 06:22 PM
The Green Bay Packers placed LB D.J. Smith (knee) on the Injured Reserve Wednesday, Oct. 17.
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Packers | Brad Jones becomes starter Mon Oct 15, 10:06 PM
Green Bay Packers LB Brad Jones is expected to move into the starting lineup in Week 7 following the season-ending injury to LB D.J. Smith (knee). LB Robert Francois might also be another option, as he was a fill-in starter back in 2010.
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Packers | D.J. Smith out for season Mon Oct 15, 06:10 PM
Green Bay Packers LB D.J. Smith (knee) will miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury he suffered in Week 6.
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Packers | D.J. Smith leaves game Sun Oct 14, 10:31 PM
Green Bay Packers LB D.J. Smith (knee) left the Week 6 game against the Houston Texans in the first half due to a knee injury, and he will not return. LB Brad Jones replaced him in the lineup.
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Packers | D.J. Smith seeing more time Thu Aug 16, 08:01 PM
Green Bay Packers LB D.J. Smith has received more playing time since LB Desmond Bishop (hamstring) injured his hamstring. As of now, Smith will play all of the snaps in the base defense, one of the two linebacker spots in the nickel defense and the middle linebacker in the dime defense.
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Packers | D.J. Smith won't compete with A.J. Hawk Tue Jun 26, 03:38 PM
Green Bay Packers LB D.J. Smith will not compete with LB A.J. Hawk because Smith doesn't play the same position as Hawk on defense. Smith serves as the backup to Hawk in the team's 3-4 defense. 'You can say it's kind of minor, but it's kind of a big difference,' Smith said. 'It's still a middle linebacker, but one position (Hawk's) has more responsibility than the other. When it comes to A.J.'s spot, he's the signal caller. He's the guy that runs the show. He's the quarterback of the whole thing. He gets guys lined up, ready to go and makes all the checks when things switch around.' LB Desmond Bishop is the 'mack' linebacker while Hawk is the 'buck' linebacker in this system. LB Robert Francois is likely Hawk's backup in case of injury.
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Packers | Jamari Lattimore, Brad Jones might be fighting for same spot Sun Jun 17, 09:12 PM
Green Bay Packers LBs Jamari Lattimore and Brad Jones have been moved inside, and those two might be fighting for one roster spot. LB D.J. Smith also showed speed at ILB, and he figures to get on the field in some defensive packages.
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Packers | D.J. Smith to make second straight start Sat Dec 10, 01:32 AM
Green Bay Packers LB D.J. Smith is expected to make his second consecutive start in Week 14 against the Oakland Raiders in place of the injured LB Desmond Bishop (calf). He will wear the helmet speaker that's connected to the coaches. 'That's how we worked all week,' defensive coordinator Dom Capers said Friday, Dec. 9.
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Packers | Sign seven draft picks Fri Jul 29, 07:37 PM
The Green Bay Packers signed seven of their draft picks Friday, July 29, to undisclosed contracts. The list includes WR Randall Cobb, TE DJ Williams, OG Caleb Schlauderaff, LB D.J. Smith, LB Ricky Elmore, TE Ryan Taylor and DE Lawrence Guy.
| Footballguys view: Cobb could develop into a bigtime playmaker for the Packers offense. He reminds many in the scouting community of either Hines Ward or Antwaan Randle-El because of his versatility. |
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Packers | D.J. Smith to be used inside Sun May 15, 02:53 PM
The Green Bay Packers are planning to use LB D.J. Smith as an inside linebacker in their 3-4 defensive alignment.
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Packers | Trio of defenders picked late Sun May 1, 12:21 AM
The Green Bay Packers added LB D.J. Smith and LB Ricky Elmore in the sixth round, while selecting DT Lawrence Guy in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. All players are simply added for depth, and neither is expected to see much of the field, except for perhaps on special teams.
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