Mazi Smith released by New York Jets after less than one year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:45 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Defensive tackle Mazi Smith has been released by the New York Jets just under a year after being acquired from the Dallas Cowboys. Smith, a former first-round pick, was part of a trade deal involving Quinnen Williams. In his time with the Jets, he recorded 57 tackles and 2 sacks across 39 games. Smith will now seek a new opportunity with another team as he leaves the Jets.
- •Mazi Smith has been released by the New York Jets.
- •He was acquired from the Dallas Cowboys in a trade for Quinnen Williams.
- •Smith recorded 57 tackles and 2 sacks in 39 games with the Jets.
- •His release comes less than a year after joining the team.
- •Smith is now searching for a new team to sign with.
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