US EditionRaiders bring back veteran linebacker after minicamp tryout
- After making a strong impression during a weekend rookie minicamp tryout in Las Vegas, veteran linebacker Jaylon Smith agreed to a contract to return to the Raiders in May 2025.
- Smith’s return follows a career marked by a 2019 Pro Bowl season with the Dallas Cowboys and subsequent releases that led him to multiple NFL teams including the Giants and Packers.
- Smith played one game for the Raiders in 2023 after being signed off the Saints’ practice squad but was released and later joined the Steelers’ practice squad without game appearances.
- In his standout 2019 season, Smith achieved 142 tackles, broke up nine passes, and forced two fumbles, demonstrating his significant influence on the field when healthy.
- Smith faces a challenging path to secure a roster spot due to past injuries and competition, but the Raiders’ linebacker depth needs could offer him an opportunity.
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NFL star with $33m in earnings lands lifeline on Brady's Las Vegas Raiders
THE Las Vegas Raiders have signed Jaylon Smith after a weekend tryout. Smith, 29, has re-joined the franchise just under two years after being released by them. GettyJaylon Smith is returning to Las Vegas[/caption] GettyTom Brady owns a small percentage of the team[/caption] The veteran linebacker impressed at the Raiders‘ rookie camp and has earned a contract, according to ESPN. Smith was a second round pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2016. He sp…
Tom Brady Gives NFL Player a Second Chance After Year Away from League
Veteran linebacker Jaylon Smith is getting an unexpected second shot at his NFL career — and he has Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Raiders to thank for it. Smith, 29, has officially signed with the Raiders following a successful weekend tryout, according to ESPN. The move marks a potential career lifeline for the former Pro Bowler, who last played during the 2023 season and appeared in just one game for Las Vegas that year. Though he’s been mostly …
Raiders give former Notre Dame star a shot at NFL comeback
The Las Vegas Raiders are giving a former Notre Dame star an opportunity at an NFL comeback. The Raiders invited linebacker Jaylon Smith to take part of their minicamp over the weekend on a tryout foundation. In line with ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Smith agreed to a cope with the group on Sunday. Smith has not performed within the NFL since 2023, when he was in his first stint with the Raiders. He was signed off the New Orleans Saints’ observe squad…
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