Questionable
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 8/1/2024
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13
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1.0
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0
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0
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Taken 26th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, Smith potentially gives the Cowboys something they're been lacking in recent years - a big, physical presence in the middle of the defensive line who can both stuff the run and collapse the pocket. The Michigan product has drawn Dontari Poe comparisons due to his size and athleticism, but he will likely need to improve his technique to become a consistent asset on passing downs. Read Past Outlooks
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.
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.
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Vote of confidence from owner
Despite Smith's low usage and slow start to the season, he's been praised by teammates and team decision makers like owner/general manager Jerry Jones, Anthony Licciardi of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Cowboys took Smith 26th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft with the vision that he would be in a position to immediately contribute alongside Micah Parsons and Demarcus Lawrence on the defensive front. Smith has just 36 defensive snaps over three contests this season, and while it has been a concern raised by fans, Jones said Smith is an "outstanding football player that has some of the most unique football attributes that have ever been put on the field," during a Friday appearance on "105.3 The Fan." Smith has accumulated three tackles in limited action as he works behind Johnathan Hankins and Osa Odighizuwa at defensive tackle.
The Cowboys took Smith 26th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft with the vision that he would be in a position to immediately contribute alongside Micah Parsons and Demarcus Lawrence on the defensive front. Smith has just 36 defensive snaps over three contests this season, and while it has been a concern raised by fans, Jones said Smith is an "outstanding football player that has some of the most unique football attributes that have ever been put on the field," during a Friday appearance on "105.3 The Fan." Smith has accumulated three tackles in limited action as he works behind Johnathan Hankins and Osa Odighizuwa at defensive tackle.
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Doing just fine
Smith (knee) returned to practice Wednesday.
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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.
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Dealing with injury
Smith (knee) is not practicing Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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The Cowboys selected Smith in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 26th overall.
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