VYNCINT SMITH NEWS

In line to remain with Indy The Colts signed Smith to a reserve/future contract Monday, per the team's official site.

Impact After suiting up for both of Tampa Bay's and Denver's practice squads earlier this season, Smith joined the Colts' practice unit in mid-October but ultimately failed to receive a game-day promotion. The 6-foot-3 wide receiver is now in a position to compete for one of the Colts' roster spots throughout the offseason and into next year's training camp.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Indy The Colts signed Smith to the practice squad Monday.

Impact Smith was let go from the Broncos' practice squad Tuesday after joining with the team in early September. The 26-year-old wideout has yet to play this season, and he has not caught a pass since the 2020 campaign. Smith will serve as a potential game-day elevation with wideouts Ashton Dulin (foot) and Keke Coutee (concussion) both likely to miss time due to injury.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets cut Sunday Smith was released by the Buccaneers on Sunday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Smith signed a reserve/future deal with the team in January after he received a workout. The 26-year-old has spent the last three seasons with the Jets, appearing in a total of 22 contests. Most notable was his 2019 season, where he played 13 games, recording 17 catches on 31 targets for 225 yards. Smith will now work to earn an opportunity elsewhere.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vyncint Smith Catches Perfect Pass From Kyle Trask | Play of the Day Watch as WR Vyncint Smith catches a perfect pass from QB Kyle Trask.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Signs futures deal with Tampa Bay The Buccaneers signed Smith to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was brought in for a workout ahead of the Buccaneers' divisional-round loss to the Rams and appears to have impressed. His most productive season in the NFL was with the Jets in 2019, when he caught 17 of 31 targets for 225 yards. However, he's made just nine appearances and caught one pass since then.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Wilson showing increased aggressiveness, leadership

Zach Wilson set franchise records for quarterbacks in the New York Jets’ 26-21 victory over Jacksonville last Sunday

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back on practice squad Smith (illness) was restored to the Jets' practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact Smith was on the COVID-19 list the past 10 days after testing positive for the virus. He's appeared in two games for the Jets this season and failed to catch his lone target.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colts' Leonard off virus list, ready to face Raiders

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard couldn’t wait to get back to work Thursday

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saleh rejoins Jets after clearing COVID-19 protocols

New York Jets coach Robert Saleh cleared COVID-19 protocols and returned to the facility to run practice for the first time since testing positive for the coronavirus last Wednesda...

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saleh, Sirianni test positive for COVID-19, Stefanski back

The Cleveland Browns got their coach back on the sideline

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets place 2 more on COVID-19 list, TE Griffin on IR

The New York Jets placed rookie left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and cornerback Michael Carter II on the COVID-19 list

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets' porous D continues to get run around by opponents

The inability to stop the run has been the running theme for the New York Jets’ defense this season

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will be placed on COVID-19 list Smith will be placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus Monday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Impact Smith was one of five Jets players to test positive Monday. The 6-foot-3 wideout has been elevated each of the last two weeks, playing 27 snaps and garnering one target across both games. Even if Smith is able to test out before the Jets' Week 16 matchup with the Jaguars, the practice squad wideout isn't expected to play a significant role.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AP Source: Several asymptomatic NFL players test positive

Several asymptomatic, vaccinated NFL players tested positive for COVID-19 on the first day of “targeted” testing, a person familiar with the results told The Associated Press on Mo...

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elevated for Week 15 Smith was elevated from the Jets' practice squad Saturday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Impact With the Jets' wide-receiver room hit hard by COVID, Smith will suit up in a second-straight week. He should get a handful of snaps on offense and special teams.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets activate leading rusher Carter, 3 others from IR

The banged-up New York Jets got their leading rusher and a key tight end back for their game Sunday against the Miami Dolphins

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent back to practice squad Smith reverted back to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact The wide receiver was elevated for Sunday's loss against the Saints, but he failed to register a catch on one target. With the Jets banged up at the position, it's possible that Smith may be active again in Week 15 versus the Dolphins.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No catches in season debut Smith failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 30-9 loss to the Saints.

Impact Smith failed to make a mark on the contest after being elevated from the practice squad for his season debut. Fellow practice squad elevation D.J. Montgomery was much more active, catching three of six targets for 36 yards. The injury-riddled Jets may elevate both receivers again in Week 15 against the Dolphins, but Montgomery will likely get first crack over Smith if they choose only one.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster Smith was elevated from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact Smith has been on the Jets' practice squad throughout the season, though he has not yet been active for a game. With Elijah Moore (quadriceps) and Corey Davis (groin) both sidelined, Smith could serve a depth role on offense and also figures to contribute on special teams.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets place WR Moore on IR as offense takes another hit

The New York Jets placed rookie wide receiver Elijah Moore on injured reserve in a tough blow to an already depleted offense

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets rookie WR Moore has quad injury, uncertain for Saints

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Elijah Moore is dealing with a quadriceps injury that could sideline him for the game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets WR Jeff Smith has concussion after car accident

New York Jets wide receiver Jeff Smith has a concussion after being involved in a car accident

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins Jets' practice squad Smith was added to the Jets' practice squad Wednesday, Andy Vasquez of USA Today Sports reports.

Impact Smith passed through waivers unclaimed after being cut by the Jets on Tuesday, allowing New York to stash him on the practice squad. Injuries limited Smith's impact last season, but he produced 277 scrimmage yards for the Jets in 2019, suggesting he can fill in capably if the injury bug bites the team's receiving corps.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets surprisingly cut CB Bless Austin among several moves

The New York Jets released cornerback Bless Austin and surprisingly moved on from a projected starter in their young secondary

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fails to make Jets' roster Smith (undisclosed) was waived by the Jets on Tuesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith had his opportunities to secure a roster spot throughout camp but ultimately failed to do so after the Jets beefed up their receiving corps via both free agency and the draft. He's a speedster who can also contribute on kick returns, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the 25-year-old receiver get a shot elsewhere before long. Smith being let go likely means Braxton Berrios will stick around; perhaps Berrios' superior ability as a punt returner ultimately made the difference.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE