Sack-happy Ravens tormenting opposing QBs with all-out blitz
Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don Martindale isn’t selective when it comes to choosing whom to use on a blitzOCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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OCTOBER 12, 2020 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
Active for Week 5 Smith (knee) will suit up in Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Impact Smith played through the knee injury in last week's win over Washington, and it appears he'll do so again for Week 5. Smith will play a key nickel and depth role for the Ravens on Sunday, backing up starters Marcus Peters and Marlon Humphrey
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Sunday Smith (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Impact The veteran cornerback played through the knee injury in Week 4 against Washington and appears set to do so again Sunday. Smith has 12 total tackles through four games.
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Active for Week 4 matchup Smith (knee) is active Week 4 against Washington.
Impact Smith missed practice Friday when a knee injury surfaced, but it won't be enough to keep him off the field against Washington. While his role is thought to have decreased this year due to the presence of Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters, Smith did see a season-best 66 snaps Week 3 against Kansas City, recording five combined tackles in the outing.
OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable after missed practice Smith (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Washington.
Impact Smith failed to practice Friday, which isn't a good sign for his Week 4 status. The cornerback's likely to be a game-time decision Sunday.
OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs' Mahomes continues to show progress on biggest stages
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Officially suiting up Week 2 Smith (hip) is active for Sunday's game against Houston.
Impact It was reported earlier Sunday that Smith was expected to play, so this news isn't quite surprising. The veteran only put in limited practice time Thursday and Friday, but he was able to gain clearance ahead of Sunday's contest. Now that he's healthy, look for Smith to have a limited role in the defense behind Marcus Peters, Marlon Humphrey and Tavon Young.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Should play Sunday Smith (hip), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Houston, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Smith played about a third of the Ravens' defensive snaps in the Week 1 win over the Browns while battling a back injury, but it was a different issue that affected him during the team's Week 2 practices. Still, he was able to put in limited practices Thursday and Friday, which looks like it may be enough for Smith to gain clearance for Sunday. Expect him to handle a relatively light snap count again, as Marcus Peters and Marlon Humphrey are locked in as the Ravens' top outside corners, while Tavon Young serves as Baltimore's primary slot corner.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Considered questionable Smith (hip) has been labeled as questionable for Sunday's Week 2 matchup with the Texans.
Impact After being held out of Wednesday's practice, Smith was able to log limited workloads in the subsequent two days. Thus, he is looking like a true game-time decision at this point. If he ends up having to sit out, look for Tavon Young and Anthony Averett to see a slight increase in snaps providing depth in the secondary.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Upgraded Thursday Smith (hip) was a limited participant for Thursday's practice.
Impact Smith was held out of practice Wednesday, but as evidenced by this news, he appears to be on track for Week 2 against Houston. The veteran has been a solid depth option in the secondary, so if he's forced to sit out Sunday, Tavon Young and Anthony Averett would be in line for an uptick in depth snaps.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Held out with hip injury Smith (hip) did not practice Wednesday.
Impact Smith played through a back injury during Sunday's win against the Browns, but it looks as though his current hip issue is a different problem entirely. The veteran cornerback handles a versatile rotational role in Baltimore's secondary, so his presence will be missed if he's unable to get healthy in time to face the Texans in Week 2.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jackson throws 3 TD passes for Ravens in 38-6 rout of Browns
Looking every bit like the reigning NFL MVP, Lamar Jackson threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns to help the Baltimore Ravens beat the Browns 38-6 Sunday, ruining Kevin Stefansk...SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to play Sunday Smith (back) is listed as active for Week 1's matchup against Cleveland.
Impact Smith was a late addition to the injury report due to back spasms and was considered a game-time call for the contest. It appears the veteran cornerback will give it a go, and could see a key role in stopping the Cleveland passing attack. According to Tony Grossi of ESPN, Smith will likely be tasked with covering one of the tight ends when the Browns come out in 2-TE sets.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Late addition to injury report The Ravens added Smith to their injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, listing him as questionable with back spasms.
Impact Smith's shaky health likely explains why Baltimore promoted another secondary player in Jordan Richards from its practice squad Saturday. A final call on Smith's status will arrive approximately 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Ravens reveal their inactive list. Though Smith doesn't fill a starting role for Baltimore at this stage of his career, the 32-year-old is a valued contributor thanks to his ability to play multiple spots in the secondary.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Declared healthy Young (neck) is now healthy, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official website reports.
Impact The 2016 fourth-round pick signed a three-year, $25.8 million extension last offseason, expecting to serve as Baltimore's nickelback long term. He then suffered a season-ending neck injury during training camp, but he should be back for Week 1 of 2020 to guard the slot. Young's return should allow Marlon Humphrey to take the vast majority of his snaps outside, teaming up with Young and Marcus Peters to give Baltimore one of the top cornerback groups in the league. The team also retained Jimmy Smith, who has 83 career starts to his name but hasn't played more than 12 games in a season since 2015.
JULY 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Preston’s Ravens observations on rehabbing players, COVID-19, Jimmy Smith’s new role and more Until players can return to the team facility full-time and practice on the field, the coaching staff can only evaluate through verbal commu...
JUNE 26, 2020 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
Ravens Re-Sign CB Jimmy Smith, DB Anthony Levine Sr. The team announced Monday they had re-signed cornerback Jimmy Smith and defensive back Anthony Levine, Sr. to one-year deals.
MARCH 24, 2020 • CBSNEWS.COM
3 Free Agents the Falcons Can Sign With Limited Cap Space Three low-cost free agents the Falcons should target with their limited cap space, including Jimmy Smith, Lamar Miller and Cameron Wake.
MARCH 17, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Full Interview: RBs Coach Jimmy Smith FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) – For the first time since joining the Arkansas football coaching staff, the assistant coaches were made available to th...
FEBRUARY 6, 2020 • 5NEWSONLINE.COM
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