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• Steelers' Brandon Smith: Reverts to Pittsburgh's practice squad

  Rotowire Oct 26, 2026

  Smith reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. Smith caught both of his targets for 24 yards in Sunday's win over the Saints in Paris. The wide receiver played 29 offensive snaps in the contest, good for 45 percent of the team's total offensive plays. Smith has no practice squad elevations remaining, meaning he will need to sign with the Steelers' 53-man roster to suit up for more 2026 contests with the team.

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• Steelers' Brandon Smith: Elevated for Week 7

  Rotowire Oct 24, 2026

  The Steelers elevated Smith from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints. The Steelers have chosen to utilize Smith's third and final practice squad elevation for the 2026 regular season. The wide receiver will be unable to play for the team past Week 7 unless he is signed to the 53-man roster. Smith has played 57 offensive snaps and 22 special-teams snaps over the past two contests.

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• Brandon Smith: Reverts to Steelers' practice squad

  Rotowire Oct 19, 2026

  Smith reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. Smith played 41 of the Steelers' 79 offensive snaps in their 26-19 win at Tampa Bay on Sunday, good for third on the team at wide receiver behind DK Metcalf (75) and Germie Bernard (74). With that said, he did not draw any targets, and his only impact on the box score in Week 6 was a tackle in kick coverage. Whether he's back with the active roster in Week 7 could depend on the status of Ben Skowronek (calf).

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• Steelers' Brandon Smith: Elevated from practice squad

  Rotowire Oct 17, 2026

  The Steelers elevated Smith from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Bucs. With Michael Pittman (foot), Roman Wilson (finger) and Ben Skowronek (calf) all injured and out for Week 6, Smith will bring up the rear of the Steelers' wideout depth chart behind DK Metcalf and rookie Germie Bernard.

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• Brandon Smith: Back on practice squad

  Rotowire Oct 13, 2026

  Smith reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. Smith was called upon for Sunday's Week 5 win over the Colts and logged 16 of 60 offensive snaps. He made one catch for six yards, but that reception was negated due to a holding penalty, so Smith statistically ended up without a target. Wideouts Roman Wilson (finger) and Ben Skowronek (calf) were both injured Sunday and have already been ruled out for Week 6, so Smith figures to have a good chance of being elevated again for Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay.

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• Steelers' Brandon Smith: Up from practice squad

  Rotowire Oct 10, 2026

  The Steelers elevated Smith from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts. With Michael Pittman (foot) placed on injured reserve, Smith gets the call up from the practice squad for Week 5, where he'll provide depth behind D.K. Metcalf, Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard and Ben Skowronek.

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• Brandon Smith: Cut by Pittsburgh

  Rotowire Aug 31, 2026

  The Steelers waived Smith (undisclosed) on Sunday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports. Smith recovered from an undisclosed injury to play in the Steelers' preseason finale against the Bills on Thursday, when he caught two passes on three targets for four yards. The Iowa product didn't crack the Steelers' 53-man roster, though he could stay in Pittsburgh as a member of the practice squad if he goes unclaimed off waivers. Smith played 21 snaps (eight on offense, 13 on special teams) across two regular-season games for the Jets in 2025.

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• Steelers' Brandon Smith: Heading to Pittsburgh

  Rotowire Jan 15, 2026

  The Steelers signed Smith to a reserve/future contract Thursday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports. Smith ended the 2025 season on the Patriots' practice squad after spending the majority of the campaign with the Jets organization. He joined the NFL in May of 2021 as an undrafted free agent and has appeared in three regular-season games, all of which came over the last two years with the Jets. Smith will be a part of the Steelers' 90-man roster when the offseason begins Feb. 9, which affords him the opportunity to participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp.

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• Brandon Smith: Cut from practice squad

  Rotowire Jan 13, 2026

  New England cut Smith from the practice squad Tuesday. Smith inked with the Patriots' practice squad late December but wasn't ultimately elevated for a single game with the team. His spot on the practice squad has now been replaced with veteran wideout Trent Sherfield.

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• Brandon Smith: Signed to practice squad

  Rotowire Dec 23, 2025

  The Patriots signed Smith to the practice squad Tuesday. Smith was waived from the Jets' practice squad Dec. 2. The former Jet may have a chance for a revenge game this Sunday, as the wide receiver is a prime candidate for practice squad elevation with Kayshon Boutte (concussion) and DeMario Douglas (hamstring) both nursing injuries ahead of the contest.

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• Brandon Smith: Gets cut from practice squad

  Rotowire Dec 2, 2025

  The Jets cut Smith from their practice squad Tuesday, Eric Allen of the team's official site reports. In a corresponding transaction, the Jets signed cornerback Samuel Womack to their practice squad. Smith was waived from the Jets' active roster back in October before re-signing with the practice squad mere days later, so he could be a candidate to be brought back into the organization at some point down the line.

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• Jets' Brandon Smith: Inked to Jets' active roster

  Rotowire Oct 25, 2025

  The Jets signed Smith from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday. Smith's addition to the active roster corresponds with the Jets placing Josh Reynolds (hip) on injured reserve. Smith was elevated to the Jets' active roster for Week 6 against the Broncos and played 12 snaps on special teams without showing up on the box score otherwise. He'll give the Jets an additional body on special teams, but he could also be in the mix for snaps on offense against the Bengals on Sunday due to the absences of Reynolds and Garrett Wilson (knee).

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• Brandon Smith: Returns to practice squad

  Rotowire Oct 13, 2025

  Smith reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log. Smith was elevated to the active roster ahead of the team's 13-11 loss to the Broncos on Sunday, failing to record any stats while playing 12 snaps with the special-teams unit. With fellow wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee) expected to miss a couple weeks, it's possible that Smith could be elevated again for New York's matchup with the Panthers in Week 7.

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• Jets' Brandon Smith: Elevated for Week 6

  Rotowire Oct 11, 2025

  The Jets elevated Smith from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports. It's Smith's first elevation of the season, and he is in line to make his 2025 regular-season debut against the Broncos on Sunday in London, England. The 26-year-old wideout logged 10 catches (on 13 targets) for 113 yards through three preseason games with the Jets but was unable to crack the 53-man roster at the end of training camp.

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• Jets' Brandon Smith: Ties for team receiving lead

  Rotowire Aug 17, 2025

  Smith caught five of six targets for 48 yards in Saturday's 31-12 preseason loss to the Giants. Smith tied Quentin Skinner for the team lead in receiving yards Saturday. Despite the unsettled nature of the Jets' wide receiver depth chart, Smith's almost certainly on the outside looking in when projecting the team's 53-man roster for the regular season. He'll look to bolster his chances of making the team in Friday's preseason finale against the Eagles.

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• Jets' Brandon Smith: Inks deal with Jets

  Rotowire Jan 6, 2025

  Smith signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on Monday. Smith spent the majority of his season with the Jets' practice squad after failing to make the team's 53-man roster in August. The Iowa product was elevated to the active roster for the Jets' Week 15 win over the Jaguars, though he played no snaps. Expect Smith to have the opportunity to compete for a depth spot in the Jets' wide-receiver corps this offseason.

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• Brandon Smith: Returns to practice squad

  Rotowire Dec 16, 2024

  Smith reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log. Smith was elevated to the active roster for the first time this season in Sunday's 32-25 win over the Jaguars, failing to record any stats while playing one snap on offense. The wide receiver will look to join the active roster again in Week 16 against the Rams.

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• Jets' Brandon Smith: Receives Week 15 elevation

  Rotowire Dec 15, 2024

  The Jets elevated Smith from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus Jacksonville, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Smith has been with New York's practice squad throughout the campaign, and Sunday will mark his first elevation. If he plays Sunday, the 26-year-old wideout will be making his NFL debut. Smith's elevation comes after fellow receiver Irvin Charles (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

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• Brandon Smith: Returns to Jets

  Rotowire Aug 29, 2024

  Smith signed with the Jets' practice squad Wednesday. Smith's impressive preseason performance was enough to earn a spot on the Jets' practice squad, as he caught all five of his targets for a team-leading 120 yards. Although he has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game since entering the league in 2021, he could be elevated to the Jets' active roster if injuries riddle the team's wide receiver room at any point this season.

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• Jets' Brandon Smith: Brought in by Jets

  Rotowire Aug 2, 2024

  Smith was signed by the Jets on Friday. Smith was most recently waived by Arizona ahead of the 2023 season and has yet to appear in his first NFL game. The 6-foot-2 wide receiver will have a tough journey to getting a spot on the 53-man roster, but he could ultimately end up on the organization's practice squad.

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