The Chiefs waived Smith on Sunday.
Smith exited the Chiefs' preseason game against the Buccaneers on Aug. 22 with a hamstring injury. The linebacker has since recovered, as he was waived by the team without an injury designation. If Smith clears waivers, he will become a free agent able to sign with any franchise.
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Chiefs' Tyreke Smith: Won't return Saturday
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Smith has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Buccaneers due to a hamstring injury, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Smith tweaked his hamstring during the second half of Saturday's exhibition game. He will be held out for the rest of the game, and the injury puts the 2022 fifth-rounder in jeopardy of missing the Chiefs' preseason finale against the Seahawks on Friday. Smith logged two solo tackles prior to his exit.
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Cardinals' Tyreke Smith: Ready to go for Week 16
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Smith did not appear on the Cardinals' injury report Wednesday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Smith was claimed off of the Seahawks' practice squad last week and he looks set to be active for Arizona on Sunday versus the Bears. It's unclear what role the 23-year-old could play on the Cardinals' defense.
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Tyreke Smith: Waived by Seahawks
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Smith was waived by the Seahawks on Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official website reports.
Smith will now be available to be claimed by another team and if not, he'll likely return to Seattle's practice squad. The linebacker made his NFL debut in Week 2, recording a tackle while playing 14 combined snaps between the defense and special teams.
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Seahawks' Tyreke Smith: Back at practice
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Smith (hip) has been taking part in offseason work, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Smith missed the entire 2022 season due to hip issues and managed to participate in only a handful of practices before being sidelined. Head coach Pete Carroll noted that Smith's hard work in the weight room now has him at "full speed."
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Seahawks' Tyreke Smith: Hurts other hip
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Smith injured his hip at practice this week, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.
After landing on the active/PUP list with a hip issue in late July, Smith had his opposite hip act up on him this week. The timeline for his return is unclear, but more information on the rookie's status will likely be provided ahead of the Seahawks' first preseason game Saturday.
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Seahawks' Tyreke Smith: Goes on PUP list
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Smith (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Tuesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Smith will have to wait to practice in his first NFL training camp. The fifth-round rookie will work to earn a role on the Seahawks' defensive front once healthy.
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Seahawks' Tyreke Smith: Seattle swoops in
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The Seahawks selected Smith in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 158th overall.
Seattle continues to target defense on Day 3 by adding Smith after nabbing secondary help earlier in the day. Smith is a defensive end out of Ohio State who was a blue-chip recruit out of high school. He registered 8.0 sacks during his time as a Buckeye and uses his speed to fuel his pass-rush plan. Smith can rotate with L.J. Collier at defensive end in Seattle.
