Mazi Smith (DT) — NFL transaction history: 5 moves

Mazi Smith

5 moves · Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers

DT · 25 yrs · 6-3, 337 lb · Michigan4 yrs experience · 2023 rd 1, pick 26

Mazi Smith, a 1st-round pick in 2023 (No. 26 overall), has played for four clubs since 2025, the last of them the Packers, after a September 2026 stretch with the Dolphins. Along the way: waived and released by the Jets, then signed by the Dolphins within three days in August–September 2026 and traded once; most recently signed to the practice squad as a veteran by the Packers on October 20, 2026.

Draft data: Pro Football Reference

Tue, Oct 20, 2026Practice Squad VeteranPackers
Tue, Sep 1, 2026Practice Squad VeteranDolphins
Mon, Aug 31, 2026Terminated Via Waivers, all contractsJets → free agent
Sun, Aug 30, 2026Waived, No RecallJets
Tue, Nov 4, 2025Traded◆Cowboys → Jets