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Falcons fullback Keith Smith on the run game Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • AJC.COM

Highlight: Keith Smith unleashes one of NFL's best stiff-arm runs of 2021 Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith unleashes one of NFL's best stiff-arm runs of 2021.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons take advantage of Jaguars' mistakes in 21-14 victory

Cordarrelle Patterson scored twice in his return from an ankle injury and the Atlanta Falcons found the end zone and the win column for the first time in three weeks in a 21-14 vic...

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four touches in Week 11 Smith ran three times for eight yards and caught his only target for 11 yards during Thursday's 25-0 loss to the Patriots.

Impact With Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) out, Smith saw multiple rushing attempts for the first time since Week 2. On the season, the fullback has appeared in every game, totaling nine carries for 31 yards (career-high) and five receptions for 35 yards. Barring a touchdown, Smith will likely remain unplayable in standard formats.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records five touches Week 1 Smith ran two times for 13 yards and caught all three of his targets for 18 yards during Sunday's loss to the Eagles.

Impact During Smith's seven years in the league he amassed 20 total rushing yards, but he started out his eighth season with a career-high 13 rushing yards in Week 1. He also finished fifth on the team in receiving. While Smith's career-high performance was exciting, his fantasy value is certainly limited and will be a touchdown-dependent streaming option moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons Fullback Keith Smith Participates in Tackle Reading Across America Day Smith virtually read to the third grade class at Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy on Tuesday.

MARCH 3, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Logs 15 touches in 2020 Smith, who went without a rush attempt or a target during Sunday's 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers, concluded the 2020 season with 11 receptions (on 15 targets) for 59 yards and four...

Impact The 28-year-old ranked fifth in the NFL in total snaps among fullbacks, setting a career high with his 15 offensive touches during the 2020 campaign. Smith has been one of the more heavily utilized players at the position during his time with Atlanta over the past two seasons, but it remains to be seen what his role will be playing for a new head coach next season. He's under contract with the Falcons for two more seasons at an average cap hit of $1.5 million per year. However, Atlanta has the option to part ways with the fullback this offseason if willing to absorb a $733,000 dead cap hit, per Spotrac.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Enjoys career receiving day Smith reeled in all three of his targets for 32 yards during Sunday's 31-27 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Smith more than doubled his previous single-game career high in receiving (14), as he got his afternoon started with two catches in a three-play sequence during a Falcons touchdown drive in the second quarter. The San Jose State product has garnered five targets over the past two weeks after attracting a total of five in nine appearances between Weeks 4 and 13.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not restricted by knee issue Smith (knee) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice session, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The 28-year-old has thus far been able to avoid injury this season, suiting up for all 11 of the Falcons' games while accumulating 19 scrimmage yards on eight touches. His knee issue came to light on Wednesday's injury report, but a full practice session means he should be ready to go for a Week 13 matchup against New Orleans, barring any setbacks.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Makes fifth reception of 2020 Smith caught his lone target for a four-yard gain in Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Saints.

Impact Smith has now caught five of six targets this year, none of which went for more than four yards. The 28-year-old fullback's main contributions are on special teams, where he is tied for third on the team with five tackles.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons make final cuts to set 53-man roster for opener

The Atlanta Falcons cut former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell and two quarterbacks as they got down to the 53-man roster limit for the regular season

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lindstrom: Falcons' O-line must 'do better' to protect Ryan

Chris Lindstrom is eager to make up for lost time with the Atlanta Falcons

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gurley celebrates 26th birthday as Falcons' new lead back

Running back Todd Gurley is celebrating his 26th birthday with his new team

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Lions put Allison on the reserve/opt-out list

The Detroit Lions put wide receiver Geronimo Allison on the reserve/opt-out list

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Lions place five players on COVID-19 list

The Detroit Lions have placed wide receiver Kenny Golladay and tight end T

JULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tony Romo returns, but Cowboys' issues run deeper in 7-game skid

Not that the star quarterback is the only reason the Cowboys lost all seven games he missed with a broken left collarbone, jeopardizing the playoff hopes for the defending NFC East...

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Romo returns, but Cowboys' issues run deeper in 7-game skid

IRVING, Texas (AP) Tony Romo is eligible to play again for Dallas.

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Cowboys reeling without Dez & Romo; Super Bowl champs up next

Already 0-2 without injured stars Tony Romo and Dez Bryant, Dallas must move on without the versatility of running back Lance Dunbar because of a season-ending knee injury.

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Cowboys special teams hopeful to fill void without Dwayne Harris

Cowboys special teams hopeful to fill void without Dwayne Harris

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Poor Cowboys QB play digs 13-0 hole against 49ers

The collective play of Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks against the San Francisco 49ers has been 7/15 for 49 yards, two interceptions, and a 15.0...

AUGUST 24, 2015

Cowboys re-sign Keith Smith to shore up linebackers in camp

The Cowboys have brought back linebacker Keith Smith and moved center Shane McDermott off the non-football injury list.

JULY 31, 2015