Eric Smith (offensive lineman) explained

Eric Smith
Current Team:Calgary Stampeders
Number:68
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:2 September 1995
Birth Place:Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:321
High School:Columbia (Decatur, Georgia)
College:Virginia (2013–2016)
Undraftedyear:2017
Pastteams:
Status:Practice roster
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:4
Statlabel2:Games started
Pfr:S/SmitEr00
Cflstatus:American

Eric Maurice Smith Jr.[1] (born September 2, 1995) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Virginia.

Early life

Smith attended Columbia High School in Decatur, Georgia, where he was a three-star prospect. He committed to attend the University of Virginia in 2012.

College career

Smith started in 32 games at the right tackle position for Virginia.[2] He graduated with a B.A. degree in May 2017.[1]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Smith signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[3] After an impressive preseason, Smith made Miami's 53-man roster as a backup right tackle. He was placed on injured reserve on October 3, 2017.[4] He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on December 20, 2017.[5]

On September 1, 2018, Smith was waived by the Dolphins.[6]

New England Patriots

On September 3, 2018, Smith was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad.[7]

New York Jets (first stint)

On December 18, 2018, Smith was signed by the New York Jets off the Patriots practice squad.[8] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[9]

New York Giants (first stint)

On September 1, 2019, Smith was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.[10]

On September 5, 2020, Smith was waived by the Giants.[11]

Dallas Cowboys

On September 9, 2020, Smith was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.[12] He was elevated to the active roster on September 19 and September 26 for the team's weeks 2 and 3 games against the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[13] [14] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 4, 2021.[15]

On August 31, 2021, Smith was waived by the Cowboys.[16]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 7, 2021, Smith was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[17] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on January 19, 2022.[18] He was waived on August 4, 2022.[19]

New York Giants (second stint)

On August 7, 2022, the Giants signed Smith.[20] He was waived on August 29.[21]

New York Jets (second stint)

On September 6, 2022, Smith signed with the practice squad of the Jets.[22] He was released on October 18.

Tennessee Titans

On October 24, 2022, Smith was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad. He was released on November 15.[23] He was re-signed to the practice squad six days later.[24] On December 6, the Titans released Smith.[25]

New York Jets (third stint)

On December 14, 2022, Smith was signed to the Jets' practice squad.[26] He was promoted to the active roster on January 7, 2023.[27] He was released on May 30, 2023.

Calgary Stampeders

On April 12, 2024, Smith signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[28]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: One Hundred and Eighty-Eighth Final Exercises . May 21, 2017 . 26 . University of Virginia . February 12, 2021.
  2. Web site: Smith career at Virginia . April 30, 2017 . August 10, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170810211720/http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/eric_smith_853662.html . dead .
  3. Web site: PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Sign 14 Undrafted College Free Agents. https://web.archive.org/web/20180620001842/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/PRESS-RELEASE-Dolphins-Sign-14-Undrafted-College-Free-Agents/a138d80e-5a2a-4ece-aa9b-83b504af9901. dead. June 20, 2018. MiamiDolphins.com. May 5, 2017.
  4. Web site: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20180208083920/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Miami-Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/efef1639-c78c-41a5-8943-2c36bd597c8a. dead. February 8, 2018. MiamiDolphins.com. October 3, 2017.
  5. Web site: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20180223024449/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Miami-Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/79440bbe-b543-4bcb-8c2e-08cdf7c43fcd. dead. February 23, 2018. MiamiDolphins.com. December 20, 2017.
  6. Web site: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves. MiamiDolphins.com. September 1, 2018.
  7. Web site: Patriots Make Roster Moves. Patriots.com. September 4, 2018.
  8. Web site: Jets Place WR Rishard Matthews on Injured Reserve, Sign T Eric Smith. Allen, Eric. NewYorkJets.com. December 18, 2018. December 19, 2018. July 2, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190702172834/https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-place-wr-rishard-matthews-on-injured-reserve-sign-t-eric-smith. dead.
  9. Web site: Jets Announce 38 Moves to Get Down to 53-Man Roster. Lange, Randy. NewYorkJets.com. August 31, 2019.
  10. Web site: Giants waive OT Brian Mihalik . USA Today . September 1, 2019 . September 2, 2019.
  11. Web site: New York Giants announce 53-man roster. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. September 5, 2020.
  12. News: Bouda, Nate . Cowboys Sign RB Elijah McGuire & T Eric Smith To Practice Squad . NFLTradeRumors.co . September 9, 2020 . September 25, 2020.
  13. Web site: Anthony Brown To IR; OT Signed From P. Squad. Helman, David. DallasCowboys.com. September 19, 2020.
  14. DallasCowboysPR . On Saturday, the @dallascowboys made the following transactions:- Placed CB Chidobe Awuzie (Colorado) on Reserve/Injured- Signed CB Saivion Smith (Alabama) to the active roster- Elevated CB Deante Burton (Kansas State) and T Eric Smith (Virginia) to the active roster . 1309927770563244033 . September 26, 2020 . October 5, 2020.
  15. News: Jan. 4 Updates . DallasCowboys.com . January 4, 2021 . February 15, 2021.
  16. Web site: Cowboys Make 28 Moves; Roster Cut Down To 53. Phillips, Rob. DallasCowboys.com. August 31, 2021.
  17. Web site: Cardinals release rookie OL Michal Menet, sign OT Eric Smith. ArizonaSports.com. September 7, 2021.
  18. Web site: Cardinals Sign 15 Players To 'Futures' Contracts. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. January 19, 2022.
  19. Web site: Cardinals sign Marcell Ateman. NBCSports.com. August 4, 2022.
  20. Web site: Roster moves - Giants sign OT Eric Smith, per reports . Pflum, Chris. Bigblueview.com. August 7, 2022.
  21. Web site: Giants waive 7 players ahead of roster deadline. Giants.com. August 29, 2022.
  22. Web site: Jets Sign 3 Players to Practice Squad. NewYorkJets.com. September 6, 2022.
  23. Web site: Titans Promote LB Joe Schobert, DL Larrell Murchison to Team's 53-Man Roster While Placing CB Caleb Farley on Injured Reserve. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. November 15, 2022.
  24. Web site: Titans Waive K Josh Lambo, Add Two to Practice Squad. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. November 21, 2022.
  25. Web site: Titans Make Several Roster Moves on 53-Man Roster, Practice Squad. December 6, 2022. December 6, 2022. Jim. Wyatt. TennesseeTitans.com.
  26. Web site: Jets Sign OL Eric Smith to Practice Squad. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. December 14, 2022.
  27. Web site: Jets Place 5 on Injured Reserve, Sign 5 to Active Roster for Season Finale vs. Dolphins. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. January 7, 2023. January 10, 2023. January 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230110024045/https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-place-5-on-injured-reserve-sign-5-to-active-roster-for-season-finale-vs-dol. dead.
  28. Web site: Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings . 2024-04-18 . CFL.ca . en.

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