Kansas City Chiefs
Sean Smith - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 218 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/14/1987 |
| Birthplace | Pasadena, CA |
| College | Utah |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 2nd round, 29th pick by Dolphins |
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PLAYER NEWS
The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms with cornerback Sean Smith on a three-year deal to help shore up the secondary.|||||||
Smith has spent the past four seasons with the Miami Dolphins, starting every game each of the past two years. He has 177 tackles and five interceptions in his career. The addition of Smith solidifies the cornerback spot opposite Brandon Flowers.
A person familiar with the diagnosis says Smith escaped serious injury when he hurt his left knee in the team's victory over Buffalo.|||||||
An MRI test Monday determined the injury was only a bruise, the person told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because the Dolphins are not releasing details about the injury. Smith, a fourth-year pro and Miami's best cornerback, can become a free agent this offseason. The Dolphins, who are out of the playoff race, conclude the season Sunday at New England.
Smith has signed a $3.166 million, four-year contract with the Miami Dolphins, said his agent, David Canter.|||||||
Smith was a second-round draft pick and the 61st selection overall in April. His deal is guaranteed for $1.363 million, including a $945,000 signing bonus, Canter said Friday. Smith, a two-year starter at Utah, is expected to contend with Davis for a starting position.
