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| HT/WT: 6-3, 275 lbs |
| Birthplace: Columbus, OH |
| Age: 31 |
| School: Illinois |
| Experience: 10 |
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Jaguars' Dawuane Smoot: Back with Jags
Jacksonville signed Smoot on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Smoot played his first seven NFL seasons in Jacksonville before signing with Buffalo for the 2024 campaign, and now he's returning to the team that drafted him back in 2017. The Jaguars don't have a surplus of depth on the edge behind starters Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen, so Smoot could actually play a notable role with his old squad in 2025.
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Bills' Dawuane Smoot: Forces two fumbles in 2024
Smoot recorded 16 tackles (12 solo), including 1.5 sacks, while adding a pass defensed and two forced fumbles in 11 games during the 2024 regular season.
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. The veteran will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason after signing a one-year deal with Buffalo last May.
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Bills' Dawuane Smoot: Ready to play Sunday
Smoot (wrist) has been deemed active ahead of Sunday's game against Detroit.
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 1.5 sacks. He should once again rotate behind starting defensive ends Greg Rousseau and A.J. Epenesa.
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Bills' Dawuane Smoot: Activated for Week 15
Smoot (wrist) has been activated from injured reserve Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, but he remains questionable to suit up.
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. He's logged seven appearances for the Bills this season, racking up 12 tackles (eight solo), 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble.
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Bills' Dawuane Smoot: 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.
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.
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Bills' Dawuane Smoot: Heading to IR
Head coach Sean McDermott said Monday that Smoot is set to undergo wrist surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
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 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.
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Bills' Dawuane Smoot: Officially placed on IR
The Bills placed Smoot (wrist) on injured reserve Tuesday.
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.
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Bills' Dawuane Smoot: Exits with wrist injury
Smoot left Sunday's 30-27 win over the Dolphins early due to a wrist injury.
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.
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Bills' Dawuane Smoot: Good to go for Week 3
Smoot (toe) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Jaguars.
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.
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Bills' Dawuane Smoot: Still tending to injury
Smoot (toe) was limited during practice Thursday.
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.
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Bills' Dawuane Smoot: Won't play Thursday
Smoot (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Dolphins, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.
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.
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Bills' Dawuane Smoot: 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.
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.
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Bills' Dawuane Smoot: Won't play Week 1
Smoot (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Cardinals.
Smoot practiced in full Wednesday and Thursday, but he popped up on Friday's injury report with a toe injury, which appears severe enough for him 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.
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Bills' Dawuane Smoot: Dealing with toe issue
Smoot (toe) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
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.
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