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Cowboys | Two signed to PS Mon Dec 1, 04:32 AM
Dallas Cowboys WR Chris Boyd and LB Will Smith were signed to the practice squad on Sunday, Nov. 30. The Cowboys also released WR Kerry Taylor from the practice squad.
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Cowboys | Make roster moves Tue Nov 18, 04:00 PM
The Dallas Cowboys released G Jeff Baca and LB Will Smith from the practice squad and signed LB Keith Smith and CB Robert Steeples to the practice squad Tuesday, Nov. 18.
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Patriots | Three released Sun Aug 24, 05:53 PM
The New England Patriots released DT Tommy Kelly, DE Will Smith and LB James Anderson.
| Footballguys view: Anderson had arguably the best chance to make the final roster out of this group of players. Kelly and Smith are no longer the same players they used to be, and they were unable to make a positive impression in camp with the Patriots. |
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Patriots | Will Smith could move inside Mon Jul 14, 08:51 AM
New England Patriots DE Will Smith could move inside to defensive tackle on passing downs.
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Patriots | Two injured veterans work out early Sat Jun 14, 11:32 PM
New England Patriots DT Will Smith (knee) and DT Vince Wilfork (Achilles') each continued their pattern of practicing for an hour before working out in the Dana-Farber Field House Saturday, June 14.
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Patriots | Vince Wilfork, three other DL limited in practice Fri May 30, 10:31 PM
New England Patriots DT Vince Wilfork (Achilles'), DT Tommy Kelly (knee), DT Armond Armstead (undisclosed) and DE Will Smith (knee) all worked out on the side during practice Friday, May 30.
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Patriots | Will Smith still recovering Mon May 12, 02:39 PM
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick indicated DE Will Smith (knee) is still rehabbing from the torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered during the preseason but believes Smith will be able to contribute to the team this upcoming season.
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Patriots | Will Smith financials Wed May 7, 02:51 AM
The contract signed by New England Patriots DE Will Smith is a minimum salary benefit deal with a base salary of $855,000 and bonuses of up to $65,000. It has a cap value of $570,000.
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Patriots | Will Smith expected to be used as pass rusher Mon May 5, 04:38 PM
New England Patriots DE Will Smith probably will be the team's top nickel pass rusher this upcoming season and could also spell DEs Chandler Jones and Rob Ninkovich on early downs.
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Patriots | Will Smith signed Mon May 5, 03:12 PM
Updating a previous report, the New England Patriots have signed free-agent DE Will Smith (Saints). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Smith missed all of last season with a knee injury. If he makes the final roster, Smith will be asked to be a part-time pass-rusher for the Patriots. |
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Patriots | Will sign Will Smith Mon May 5, 02:36 PM
The New England Patriots will sign free-agent DE Will Smith (Saints), according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Smith missed the entire 2013 season with a knee injury. He'll work as a part-time player for the Patriots, and Smith could give them a bit of pass-rushing help. |
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Patriots | Clubhouse leaders for Will Smith? Tue Apr 8, 11:26 PM
Free-agent DE Will Smith (Saints) (knee) has drawn interest from the New England Patriots, and they appear to be the leaders for his services. He seems to be willing to take a one-year deal in the hopes of pursuing another championship.
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Patriots | Meet with Will Smith Wed Apr 2, 02:52 PM
The New England Patriots met with free-agent DE Will Smith (Saints) Tuesday, April 1.
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Seahawks | Will Smith could be option Thu Mar 6, 11:20 PM
The Seattle Seahawks may show interest in free-agent DE Will Smith (Saints) if they are not able to re-sign impending free-agent DE Michael Bennett.
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NFL | Will Smith nearing full health Fri Feb 14, 12:14 PM
Free-agent LB Will Smith (knee) said he is nearing 100 percent healthy after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee last year. He plans on playing in 2014 and thinks he can play outside linebacker, but he's better suited in a 4-3 defense. 'At heart, I'm a 4-3 defensive end. That's something I would like to play,' Smith said. 'But if I got to a team that requires me to play outside linebacker, I'm cool with that, too.'
| Footballguys view: That will help his free agent stock. Teams could have interest in Smith as a part time pass-rusher if the price is right. |
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Raiders | Could show interest in Will Smith Wed Feb 12, 09:17 PM
Oakland Raiders beat writer Vic Tafur said it is possible the team could show interest in veteran SS Roman Harper, who was released by the New Orleans Saints. However, he said he really could see the team showing an interest in DE Will Smith, also released by the Saints. Smith has a history with Raiders head coach Dennis Allen.
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Saints | Make roster moves Wed Feb 12, 05:54 PM
The New Orleans Saints released SS Roman Harper, DE Will Smith and CB Jabari Greer Wednesday, Feb. 12. The team also will not re-sign LB Jonathan Vilma.
| Footballguys view: Smith is best suited as a backup in a 4-3 defense at this point in his career. He may wind up in Oakland where he would be reunited former Saints assistant Dennis Allen. Greer is a seasoned veteran with a lack of durability. If healthy, there should be a team willing to take a chance with a one-year deal. Harper still have game let, but at 31 years old the market may be cool for his services. |
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Saints | Will Smith to be released Wed Feb 12, 01:14 PM
The New Orleans Saints will release LB Will Smith, which will create $11.5 million in salary cap space. The move likely will be announced Wednesday, Feb. 12.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise when this happens. Smith does not fit Rob Ryan's defense, and coming of an ACL injury he's not worth that cap number. Some team could be interested in Smith if they run a 4-3 defense and want a veteran presence on the line. |
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Saints | Will Smith likely to be cut soon Tue Feb 11, 11:06 PM
New Orleans Saints DE Will smith has a cap number of $13.9 million, thanks in large part to a $10.4 million base salary. He might be cut as soon as Wednesday, Feb. 12, according to a league source.
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Saints | Would save cap space by releasing Will Smith Sat Dec 21, 11:38 AM
The New Orleans Saints would create $11.55 million in salary cap space if they decided to release LB Will Smith this offseason.
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Saints | Will Smith to miss season Mon Aug 26, 02:31 PM
New Orleans Saints LB Will Smith (knee) will miss the entire 2013 season after suffering a knee injury during the team's preseason game Sunday, Aug. 25. The specifics of the injury are not known at this point.
| Footballguys view: Another crushing blow to the Saints defense here. They've already lost DE Kenyon Coleman and LB Victor Butler for the season as well. We'll see Junior Galette and Martez Wilson as the team's starting outside linebackers week one. Just another reason why the Saints will have to win shootouts with opponents if they want to win in 2013. |
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Saints | More on Will Smith Tue May 21, 12:00 PM
New Orleans Saints LB Will Smith lined up at outside linebacker for the first time as the team transitions to a 3-4 defense during OTAs Monday, May 20. 'That's where we'll start him,' head coach Sean Payton said, noting that outside linebackers often play pass-rushing roles in a 3-4 scheme. 'We can play him right and left, but I think initially that right outside position would be very similar to what he's played for us in the past.' LB Jonathan Vilma is expected to be one of the two middle linebackers in their new defense.
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Saints | Trying Will Smith at OLB Mon May 20, 09:50 AM
The New Orleans Saints will line up DE Will Smith at outside linebacker in OTAs.
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Saints | Will Smith, Jonathan Vilma take huge pay cuts Wed Mar 13, 09:56 AM
New Orleans Saints DE Will Smith and LB Jonathan Vilma took significant pay cuts in order to remain with the team. Smith's $1 million roster bonus and $150,000 workout bonus for 2013 remain, but his salary has been reduced to $3 million, a $6 million pay cut that lowers his cap number to $8.502 million for the upcoming season. Vilma, meanwhile, was scheduled to earn a $1.1 million roster bonus, along with a $100,000 workout bonus and $4.8 million salary for a 2013 cap number of $8.6325 million. Under the renegotiation, Vilma's roster bonus was erased and his base salary was reduced to $1 million. The team doubled his workout bonus to $200,000, all of which results in Vilma having a 2013 cap number of $3.8325 million, a reduction of $4.8 million for the upcoming season.
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Saints | Coach thinks three defensive players could remain on team Wed Mar 6, 12:51 PM
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said he envisions DE Will Smith, Jonathan Vilma and SS Roman Harper being on the team next season but understands roster moves could be made during the offseason. 'First off, I do envision those guys in a Saints uniform, and yet I'm also realistic and understand that every year since the beginning of free agency the percentage of players on your roster that turns over is different than it used to be,' Payton said.
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Saints | Will Smith offered reduced contract Thu Feb 28, 01:33 AM
The New Orleans Saints have offered DE Will Smith a reduced contract, which would allow him to stay with the team. The two sides are discussing the possibility of the new deal.
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Saints | Will Smith asked to take pay cut Mon Feb 18, 04:04 PM
The New Orleans Saints have asked DE Will Smith to take a big reduction in salary for 2013 season.
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Saints | Will ask two players to restructure Mon Feb 18, 08:57 AM
The New Orleans Saints will ask LB Jonathan Vilma and DE Will Smith to restructure their contracts.
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Saints | Will Smith may have to restructure Wed Feb 6, 08:41 AM
New Orleans Saints DE Will Smith may have to restructure his contract to stay with the team in 2013. He's set to make $9 million with a $1 million roster bonus.
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Saints | Will Smith expects to return Sun Feb 3, 08:06 PM
New Orleans Saints DE Will Smith said he expects to be with the team next season and believes he will be able to fit in the 3-4 defensive alignment. 'Yeah, like I've said before part of the defensive scheme we had before was some sort of 3-4 anyway, that's what we've been doing,' Smith said. 'In my mind it's nothing I'm not used to so I'm not worried about it.'
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Saints | Two may not fit 3-4 defense Thu Jan 24, 08:05 PM
New Orleans Saints DE Will Smith and LB Jonathan Vilma may not fit the 3-4 defensive alignment the team is switching to next season.
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Saints | Two might be released in offseason Fri Dec 21, 10:41 PM
New Orleans Saints DE Will Smith and LB Jonathan Vilma might be salary cap casualties in the offseason. They are the most likely veterans to be released unless the former Pro Bowlers agree to substantial pay cuts.
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Saints | Two could be released this offseason Wed Dec 19, 04:51 PM
The New Orleans Saints could consider releasing DE Will Smith and LB Jonathan Vilma this offseason in order to gain some salary cap space.
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NFL | Appeals in bounty case to be heard Nov. 20 Mon Nov 5, 11:03 PM
The hearing for suspended players in the bounty scandal with former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue will be November 20. New Orleans Saints DE Will Smith and LB Jonathan Vilman, Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita and free-agent DE Anthony Hargrove (Packers) will learn their fates then.
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NFL | Appeals in bounty case postponed Sat Oct 27, 01:53 PM
Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has postponed the appeals hearings for New Orleans Saints DE Will Smith and LB Jonathan Vilma, Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita and free-agent DE Anthony Hargrove (Packers). The hearings were scheduled to occur Tuesday, Oct. 30, with Tagliabue in charge of the hearings but no reason was given for the postponement.
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Saints | Will Smith, Jonathan Vilma can play Sunday Tue Oct 23, 11:03 PM
New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma and DE Will Smith can play in Week 8 against the Denver Broncos before their appeals are heard Oct. 30.
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NFL | Bounty players appeal ruling Fri Oct 12, 01:14 PM
New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma, Saints DE Will Smith, Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita and free-agent DE Anthony Hargrove appealed the NFL's ruling in the latest twist to the bounty scandal. All four players have appealed asking that commissioner Roger Goodell remove himself from the case because he can't be impartial. All four players are now eligible to play or at least get paid until the NFL rules on their latest appeals.
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NFL | Bounty suspensions re-issued and slightly changed Tue Oct 9, 04:54 PM
The NFL re-issued the suspensions to players involved in the bounty scandal, and it has changed from the original ruling. New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma will be suspended for a full season but will still get game checks from his time on the physically unable to perform list; Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita had his suspension reduced from three games to one; New Orleans Saints DE Will Smith will still be suspended three games and free-agent DE Anthony Hargrove had his suspension reduced from eight games to seven. All players will have the opportunity to appeal the suspensions.
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Saints | Will Smith expected to play Week 1 Sat Sep 8, 08:11 AM
New Orleans Saints DE Will Smith has been led to believe that he will play in the team's Week 1 game, according to a source close to the player.
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NFL | New ruling in bounty case expected in a few weeks Fri Sep 7, 04:43 PM
Updating a previous report, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to make a new ruling in the bounty case involving New Orleans Saints DE Will Smith and LB Jonathan Vilma, Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita and free-agent DT Anthony Hargrove (Packers) in the next few weeks. The four players will be eligible to play Week 1 since the ruling will not come this weekend.
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NFL | Players involved in bounty case have suspensions overturned Fri Sep 7, 03:50 PM
A three-member appeals panel have ruled that the suspensions to New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma and DE Will Smith, Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita and free-agent DE Anthony Hargrove (Packers) should be overturned. The four could still face discipline if there is evidence of intent to injure bounties in the case.
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Saints | Will Smith might benefit from restraining order Wed Sep 5, 12:13 AM
The NFLPA filed a motion in U.S. District Court in New Orleans Tuesday, Sept. 4, seeking a temporary restraining order to stop the alleged bounty scandal suspension for New Orleans Saints DE Will Smith and others involved.
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Saints | NFLPA files suit over bounty ruling Thu Jul 5, 10:24 AM
The NFL Players Association has filed a lawsuit against the NFL on behalf of New Orleans Saints DL Will Smith, Green Bay Packers DL Anthony Hargrove and Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita, three players suspended in connection with the league's 'bounty' scandal investigation. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in New Orleans Thursday, July 5, and asks a judge to set aside earlier arbitration rulings and order a new arbitrator to preside over the matter.
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Saints | Will Smith tries to halt suspension in federal court Tue Jul 3, 05:32 PM
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints DL Will Smith plans to file a temporary restraining order to try to stop his four-game suspension in federal court.
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Saints | Bounty scandal suspensions upheld Tue Jul 3, 05:24 PM
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has upheld the suspension of LB Jonathan Vilma without pay for the entire 2012 season due to his part in the bounty scandal. In addition, Saints DL Will Smith will serve his four-game suspension.
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NFL | Roger Goodell upholds bounty discipline Tue Jul 3, 04:28 PM
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell upheld the discipline imposed on Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita, Green Bay Packers DL Anthony Hargrove and New Orleans Saints DL Will Smith and LB Jonathan Vilma for their role in the Saints bounty scandal.
| Footballguys view: We haven't heard the last of this situation. We expect these players to seek further legal action against the league. |
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Saints | Bounty appeal update Mon Jun 18, 12:43 PM
Updating an ongoing story, Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita, Green Bay Packers DL Anthony Hargrove and New Orleans Saints DL Will Smith plan to return for the afternoon appeal session, according to an NFL Players Association source, after commissioner Roger Goodell asked to adjourn the meeting Monday, June 18, and reconvene later in the day. Saints LB Jonathan Vilma, currently suspended for the entire 2012 season, does not plan to return.
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Saints | Jonathan Vilma cuts short bounty hearing Mon Jun 18, 11:38 AM
Updating an ongoing story, all four suspended New Orleans Saints players and their attorneys left an appeal before NFL commissioner Roger Goodell Monday, June 18, roughly an hour after their hearings began. Peter Ginsberg, the lawyer for suspended LB Jonathan Vilma, said after a few opening remarks and challenges, Goodell asked to adjourn the meeting and reconvene later. Vilma does not plan to return. Other suspended players who were in attendance for the appeal - Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita, Green Bay Packers DL Anthony Hargrove and Saints DL Will Smith - could return; however, that is unknown at this point.
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Saints | Commissioner will hear bounty appeals June 18 Thu Jun 7, 01:50 AM
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will hear the appeals of the four players suspended in the New Orleans Saints 'bounty' scandal June 18, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Saints LB Jonathan Vilma, suspended for one year, has also sued the commissioner for defamation. DL Will Smith was suspended four games, former Saints LB Scott Fujita, now with the Cleveland Browns, was suspended three games. Former Saints DL Anthony Hargrove, now with the Green Bay Packers, received an eight-game ban.
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NFL | Arbitrator says players in bounty case can be suspended Mon Jun 4, 01:25 PM
Arbitrator Stephen Burbank has ruled that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has the authority to suspend New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma and DE Will Smith and Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita for their involvement in the Saints' bounty program. Burbank said he would like to receive more information about Green Bay Packers DE Anthony Hargrove's participation in the program and retained temporary jurisdiction on his role.
| Footballguys view: No surprise the NFLPA will appeal Burbank's decision. This fight isn't over yet, and it may be awhile until the legal system has run it's course. |
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