Daryl Smith - #52 - LB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 248 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/14/1982 |
| Birthplace | Albany, GA |
| College | Georgia Tech |
| Years played | 10 |
| Drafted | 2004, 2nd round, 7th pick by Jaguars |
Jaguars activate LB Smith from injured reserve
The Jaguars have activated LB Daryl Smith from injured reserve and placed S Dwight Lowery on I.R. with a foot injury.
Jaguars place LB Smith on I.R. with designation to return
The Jaguars placed LB Daryl Smith on injured reserve with a designation to return. He can practice after six weeks and be activated after eight weeks.
SLB Smith's absence hurting Jags, himself
The absence of SLB Daryl Smith (groin) the first six weeks has cost the Jaguars, Smith, who is in a contract year.
Monroe, Smith return to practice for Jaguars
OLT Eugene Monroe and LB Daryl Smith returned to practice Saturday and are expected to play in Thursday night's preseason finale.
Jaguars SLB Smith one of few constants among sea change
As a starter in 121-of-123 career games, Jaguars SLB Daryl Smith is the model of consistency for a franchise undergoing major changes.
Jaguars likely to address LB position in draft
Gene Smith has not drafted a linebacker in two years since becoming the Jaguars' general manager, but with veteran free agents Kirk Morrison and Justin Durant not expected back, we hear that is likely to change next month.
Brackett leading Colts' rejuvenated defense
Now that he has returned to full health, MLB Gary Brackett is playing a key role in an Indianapolis "D" that has shut down Maurice Jones-Drew and Darren McFadden in consecutive weeks.
PLAYER NEWS
The Jacksonville Jaguars have activated Smith from injured reserve and placed safety Dwight Lowery on IR with a foot injury.|||||||
Smith likely will start Sunday's game against New England. Smith missed the first 14 games of the season because of a groin injury. He was placed on IR on Oct. 25, with the designation to return. He returned to practice a couple of weeks ago and was cleared to play this week.
According to the Florida Times-Union, Smith will not play when the Jaguars play the Packers Sunday due to a groin injury.|||||||
Smith sat out practice on Wednesday and hasn’t played all season after suffering the groin injury in training camp.
The Jaguars (1-4) rank 29th in total defense, a significant drop-off from 2011, but believe they can turn things around with Smith's expected return this week against the Oakland Raiders (1-5) on Sunday.|||||||
Smith has been a cornerstone of Jacksonville's defense for nearly a decade, playing all three linebacker spots and consistently making key plays all over the field. He also missed just three games during his first eight years. So sitting out the first five games this season with a groin injury has been frustrating for him and trying for his defensive teammates.
The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without Smith for the season opener at Minnesota.|||||||
Coach Mike Mularkey ruled Smith out Friday, saying he had a setback with his groin injury earlier in the week.
Left tackle Eugene Monroe and linebacker Daryl Smith are back at practice for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Both players returned Saturday and are expected to play in Thursday night's preseason finale against Atlanta.|||||||
Smith missed all three preseason games after injurin his groin earlier this month.
