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Packers sign defensive tackle Mazi Smith to practice squad
The Green Bay Packers signed defensive tackle Mazi Smith to their practice squad after trying him out.
Smith was the 26th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, chosen by the Dallas Cowboys.
He spent two and a half seasons in Dallas before being traded to the New York Jets in a deal that included Quinnen Williams.
Smith played three games for the Jets last season and one game for the Miami Dolphins this season, recording no statistics in nine defensive snaps.
Across his career, he has appeared in 43 games and started 20.
Joining the practice squad gives Smith a place with Green Bay, though the team has not said whether he will be promoted to its active roster.
The Green Bay Packers signed defensive tackle Mazi Smith to their practice squad.
Smith tried out for the Packers on Monday before the team decided to sign him.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Smith 26th overall in 2023, and he spent 2 1/2 seasons with the team.
Dallas later sent Smith to the New York Jets in a trade that included Quinnen Williams.
Smith played one game for the Miami Dolphins this season, taking nine defensive snaps and recording no statistics.
- Who
- The Green Bay Packers and defensive tackle Mazi Smith.
- What
- The Packers signed Smith to their practice squad.
- When
- Monday; the article was published on October 19, 2026.
- Where
- Green Bay. The sources do not state where the signing took place.
- Why
- Not stated
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The Cowboys selected Smith 26th overall in the draft.
The Cowboys sent Smith to the Jets in a trade that included Quinnen Williams.
Smith played three games for the Jets.
Smith played one game for the Dolphins, taking nine defensive snaps and recording no statistics.
Smith tried out for the Packers, who then signed him to their practice squad.
- Draft position
- 26th overall in 2023
- Dallas tenure
- 2 1/2 seasons
- Jets appearances
- Three games last season
- Dolphins appearances
- One game this season
- Dolphins defensive snaps
- Nine
- Career appearances
- 43 games, including 20 starts