Overview
- The Miami Dolphins announced on Oct. 13 that they released defensive tackle Mazi Smith from their practice squad while adding defensive lineman Jordan Jefferson and claiming wide receiver Jared Wayne.
- Smith joined Miami’s practice squad on Sept. 1 and saw only limited regular‑season action, logging nine defensive snaps in the Week 4 game against the Vikings.
- Originally a 2023 first‑round pick (No. 26) by the Dallas Cowboys, Smith was traded to the New York Jets in 2025 as part of the deal that brought Quinnen Williams to Dallas and was later released by the Jets during final roster cuts.
- Across stops in Dallas, New York and Miami, Smith has appeared in about 43 games with roughly 57 tackles, six quarterback hits and two sacks, and he received a low Pro Football Focus grade in 2024 that reflected poor early pro performance.
- With Miami 0‑5 and actively reshaping depth on defense, Smith’s release makes him an immediate free agent and leaves his short‑term prospects uncertain while teams continue to cycle practice‑squad players for injury cover and scheme fit.