MAZI SMITH NEWS

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3 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Coaches Seeing a "More Confident" Mazi Smith Last week’s game in New York was by far the best of Mazi Smith’s young career. His coaches say he’s playing with more confidence, which will...

OCTOBER 1 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Mailbag: Was that Mazi Smith's best game? What did he and the run defense to differently against the Giants, and can it be sustained going forward?

SEPTEMBER 30 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Will play against Baltimore Smith (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact A back injury prevented Smith from participating in practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to return in a limited capacity Friday. The 2023 first-round pick was considered a true game-time decision Sunday, and he will indeed suit up, though he could be on a snap count given the uncertainty of his playing status before the official inactive list was announced. Linval Joseph would be the beneficiary of increased playing time if Smith is in fact limited.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

True game-time decision Smith (back) is considered a true game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.

Impact Smith was able to get in a limited practice session Friday after being a DNP in each of the first two practices of the week, and he was given the questionable tag for Sunday's game. Further clarity on Smith's availability will come about 90 minutes before the 4:25pm kickoff when the Cowboys release their inactive list.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Listed questionable for Week 3 Smith (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact After failing to practice Wednesday and Thursday, Smith was able to get in a limited session Friday. Smith has started both games to start the season but has yet to record anything on the stat sheet.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Ferguson, Mazi Smith expected to play in Cowboys' battle with Ravens Having missed the Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, the Dallas Cowboys are ready to welcome back Jake Ferguson, and Mazi Smith...

SEPTEMBER 20 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Mailbag: How did Mazi look at Cleveland? What did you see from Mazi Smith in the game against the Browns? I didn't hear his name a lot, but I know that doesn't always tell the whole...

SEPTEMBER 11 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Mazi Smith back to 'business as usual' After an allergic reaction that caused him to miss Saturday's preseason game in Las Vegas, Mazi Smith is back to "business as usual" this we...

AUGUST 20 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Healthy again Smith has progressed through the allergy issues he had been dealing with and participated in a mock game on Monday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact The problem that cropped up late last week was apparently a minor one, as Smith is already back in pads. He projects to play a significant role on the interior of Dallas' defensive line in 2024.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys DT Mazi Smith (allergic reaction) out vs. Raiders Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith will miss the team’s preseason game at the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday because of an allergic r...

AUGUST 17 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Cowboys DT Mazi Smith (allergic reaction) out vs. Raiders Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith will miss the team’s preseason game at the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday because of an allergic r...

AUGUST 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mazi Smith ruled out vs. Raiders due to allergic reaction After suffering an allergic reaction just hours before traveling to Las Vegas to face the Raiders, Mazi Smith has been ruled out of the pres...

AUGUST 17 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Mazi Smith no viaja con el equipo a Las Vegas El estado del tackle defensivo de los Cowboys, Mazi Smith, para el partido de pretemporada del sábado por la noche contra Las Vegas Raiders...

AUGUST 17 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Does not travel Smith did not travel with the team to Las Vegas after suffering an allergic reaction Friday at training camp, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Smith has not officially been ruled out for Saturday's preseason matchup with the Raiders, but given it is an exhibition contest, expect Dallas to err on the side of caution. The 2023 first round pick is projected to start at defensive tackle next to Osa Odighizuwa this season.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys' Mazi Smith suffers allergic reaction in camp, status unknown for game vs. Raiders Smith didn’t travel with the team to Las Vegas and will be reevaluated on Saturday.

AUGUST 17 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Mazi Smith reacts to Cowboys' trade for Jordan Phillips, more When the Dallas Cowboys traded for Jordan Phillips, they did so to add depth and competition at nose tackle, and former first-round pick Maz...

AUGUST 15 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cowboys' 2023 rookies, led by Mazi Smith and DeMarvion Overshown, begin redemption tour The Cowboys’ 2023 draft class wanted a do-over. With the class now healthy, Sunday’s preseason opener against the Rams displayed what this g...

AUGUST 12 • DALLASNEWS.COM

For Cowboys' Mazi Smith, the blueprint is simple: Return to run stopping with clean slate After a disappointing rookie season, Smith needs to flash positive results for the Cowboys in 2024.

AUGUST 6 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Mazi Smith going into year two with 'clean slate' After a rookie season that he would like to put in the rearview mirror, Mazi Smith is looking forward to having a clean slate going into yea...

JULY 29 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Seeing first-team reps Smith appeared to be back to his usual playing weight on the first day of training camp practices Thursday, and he lined up as the 1-technique on the first-team defense, Nick Harri...

Impact The 26th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Smith had a rough rookie season due in part to a shoulder issue that required surgery in the offseason. He showed up at OTAs below his playing weight as he continued his recovery from the surgery, but the Michigan product looks to be 100 percent heading into camp. Dallas is looking for Smith to help anchor the middle of the defensive line in 2024 alongside Osa Odighizuwa.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Recovered from shoulder injury Smith has now recovered from a shoulder injury, Nick Harris of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Impact Smith underwent shoulder surgery earlier in the offseason but is now healthy again. The 23-year-old will look to help provide depth along the definitive line once the regular season begins.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Mazi Smith, Bryce Young and 8 other second-year NFL players who must step up in 2024 Not every NFL player can dazzle as a rookie. But after tough or uneven debuts, these former top draft picks need to make serious progress in...

JULY 11 • USATODAY.COM

Five players who could make a big leap for the Cowboys in 2024

FOX Sports' David Helman takes a look at five players who could make a big leap for the Cowboys this season, highlighted by a third-year wid...

MAY 29

Cowboys DC Mike Zimmer expecting bounce-back season from DT Mazi Smith

Former first-rounder Mazi Smith had a quiet rookie season for the Cowboys. But his new defensive coordinator believes he'll produce like he...

MAY 15