DAWUANE SMOOT NEWS

Forces two fumbles in 2024 Smoot recorded 16 tackles (12 solo), including 1.5 sacks, a pass defensed and two forced fumbles in 11 games during the 2024 regular season.

Impact The rotational defensive end also made one tackle across three playoff games. Toe and wrist injuries kept Smoot out of six contests in 2024, though he saw the field on at least 29 percent of the defensive snaps in every game he played in. The veteran will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason after signing a one-year deal with Buffalo last May, and he has played the last two seasons, with the Bills and Jaguars, on one-year deals.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Sunday Smoot (wrist) has been deemed active ahead of Sunday's game against Detroit.

Impact Smoot spent the last four games on injured reserve with a wrist injury. But, he was activated Saturday and will be ready to play at his earliest possible opportunity. Across seven appearances this season, Smoot has logged 12 tackles and a sack-and-a-half. He should once again rotate behind starting defensive ends Greg Rousseau and A.J. Epenesa.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated for Week 15 Smoot (wrist) has been activated Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Smoot has been sidelined on IR since Week 9 due to a wrist injury, but he'll have the chance to return to the gridiron in this matchup against one of the best offenses in the NFL. Smoot has logged seven appearances for the Bills this season, racking up 12 tackles (eight solo), 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bills activate DE Dawuane Smoot, LB Baylon Spector to 53-man roster, elevate S Kareem Jackson and QB Mike White for Sunday's game Bills get two players back from injured reserve.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

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DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for return Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday the team is designating Smoot (wrist) for return from injured reserve, Maddy Glab of the team's official site reports.

Impact Smoot has been sidelined on IR since Week 9 due to a wrist injury, making Sunday's road matchup against the Lions his earliest possible return date. He can be activated to the 53-man roster at any point during his 21-day practice window.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

AFC East-leading Bills stand to come out of their bye week healthier with LB Milano set to return

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bills release safety Mike Edwards after failing in a bid to trade him before NFL deadline

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially placed on IR The Bills placed Smoot (wrist) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Smoot injured his wrist during the Bills' Week 9 win over the Dolphins. He'll be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, and the earliest he can return is Week 15 against the Lions on Sunday, Dec. 15. Across seven regular-season outings, Smoot tallied 12 tackles (eight solo), including 1.5 sacks, and one forced fumble.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bills DE Dawuane Smoot (wrist) to have surgery, go on IR Buffalo defensive end Dawuane Smoot will have surgery for his wrist injured Sunday in a home win over the Miami Dolphins and will be placed...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Heading to IR Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Monday that Smoot is set to undergo wrist surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smoot failed to record a stat across 22 defensive snaps before exiting the Bills' Week 9 win over the Dolphins with a wrist injury. McDermott's comments Monday indicate that the issue is serious, and Smoot will be forced to miss Buffalo's next four games if he moves to IR as expected. Von Miller will likely see increased work as a rotational edge rusher while Smoot is sidelined for the foreseeable future.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with wrist injury Smoot left Sunday's 30-27 win over the Dolphins early due to a wrist injury.

Impact The severity of Smoot's injury is unknown at this time. His status for the Bills' Week 10 game versus the Colts is seemingly up in the air as a result.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

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OCTOBER 6, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Good to go for Week 3 Smoot (toe) was a full participant in Saturday's practice does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Smoot was held out of the Bills' first two regular-season games due to a toe injury he sustained in early September. He was limited in practice Thursday and Friday, and his full participation Saturday allowed him to shed an injury tag heading into Monday's contest. Smoot and Von Miller will provide rotational depth at defensive end behind starters Greg Rousseau and A.J. Epenesa.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still tending to injury Smoot (toe) was limited during practice Thursday.

Impact Smoot has yet to play this season and first popped up on the Bills' injury report Sept. 6 ahead of their Week 1 win over the Cardinals. His ability to get on the practice field at least shows he's making progress in his recovery but it might not be enough to get him on the field Monday against the Jaguars. More clarity on his ability to debut with Buffalo in Week 3 should come Friday or Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still tending to injury Smoot (toe) was limited during practice Thursday.

Impact Smoot has yet to play this season and first popped up on the Bills' injury report Sept. 6 ahead of their Week 1 win over the Cardinals. His ability to get on the practice field at least shows he's making progress in his recovery, but it might not be enough to get him on the field Monday against the Jaguars. More clarity on his ability to debut with Buffalo in Week 3 should come Friday or Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Thursday Smoot (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Dolphins, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Smoot was considered unlikely to play as of Monday, so this announcement doesn't come as much of a surprise. The Illinois product also missed Week 1's win over the Cardinals with the injury. He'll now focus on a Week 3 return against the Jaguars.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely missing Week 2 Head coach Sean McDermott said Monday that Smoot (toe) is trending towards not playing in Thursday's game against the Dolphins, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Smoot was unable to suit up for the Bills' Week 1 win over the Cardinals, and it now appears his toe issue could hold him out for the second consecutive game Thursday. If Smoot is unable to go in Week 2, expect Von Miller and Casey Toohill to see increased work as rotational pass rushers.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely missing Week 2 Head coach Sean McDermott said Monday that Smoot (toe) is trending towards not playing in Thursday's game against the Dolphins, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Smoot was unable to suit up for the Bills' Week 1 win over the Cardinals, and it now appears his toe issue could hold him out for the second consecutive game Thursday. If Smoot is unable to go in Week 2, expect Von Miller and Casey Toohill to see increased work as rotational pass rushers.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 1 Smoot (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Cardinals.

Impact Smoot practiced in full Wednesday and Thursday, but he popped up on Friday's injury report with a toe injury, which appears severe enough to be sidelined for Week 1. Casey Toohill and Von Miller will be the primary backup defensive ends Sunday behind starters Greg Rousseau and A.J. Epenesa.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with toe issue Smoot (toe) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Smoot popped up on Buffalo's injury report Friday after practicing in full both Wednesday and Thursday, and it now appears his Week 1 availability is in jeopardy due to a toe issue. If Smoot is unable to go Sunday, expect Casey Toohill to see increased reps as a rotational defensive end.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE