Smith was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2012. In addition to the Buccaneers, he has spent time with the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. In 2016, he suffered an ACL tear during the Buccaneers' first game of the season – a matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
In the two seasons prior to his injury, Smith had 39 tackles, 13.5 sacks, three passes defended, and four forced fumbles. He was not a starter with the Buccaneers but was considered to be among the team's most effective pass-rushers.
Earlier this month, the Buccaneers placed an original-round tender on Smith. While the defensive lineman is a restricted free agent, he was undrafted. That means that a team like the 49ers could sign Smith without giving up draft compensation. He carries a salary of just under $1.8 million, according to Spotrac.com.
49ers practice facility undergoing crucial makeover
By David Bonilla
18 mins
The San Francisco 49ers are hosting their local pro day today at the team's facilities in Santa Clara. The one-day workout also gave reporters their first look at the practice field since early January—and many noticed some significant changes underway.
During last...
49ers hold pre-draft visit, workout with Pitt OL Branson Taylor
By David Bonilla
Apr 5
The Draft Network's Ryan Fowler reports that the San Francisco 49ers recently visited with Pitt offensive lineman Branson Taylor and held a private workout with the draft prospect.
The 49ers recently visited with Pitt OL Branson Taylor (6'6", 321, 33 1/4 arm) and also held a...
Florio: Brock Purdy may never become a top QB, so why should the 49ers pay him like one?
By David Bonilla
Apr 5
Mike Florio's hot takes frequently spark debate among NFL fans, and his latest comments about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will probably be no exception. As the 49ers enter contract extension talks with Purdy—talks expected to make him one of the NFL's...
49ers surpass Ravens for rushing records after NFL incorporates AAFC stats
By David Bonilla
Apr 5
The 2019 Baltimore Ravens rushed for an impressive 3,296 yards during the regular season, setting what was then the NFL record for most rushing yards in a single season—until now.
This week, the NFL announced it would begin incorporating statistics from the All-America...
