QChris Smith
S FA
Wed 5/13/26 7:48 PM

The Jets waived Smith (undisclosed) from their injured-reserve list with an injury settlement Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith spent only a couple days on the Jets' injured-reserve list before parting ways with the team entirely. Unless he's claimed during the current waiver period, he's on track to become an unrestricted free agent.

QChris Smith
S FA
Mon 5/11/26 5:40 PM

Smith (undisclosed) reverted to the Jets' injured reserve Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was not claimed off waivers and will now stay with the Jets on injured reserve for the 2026 season, barring an injury settlement. The free safety played 14 games last season, split between three separate teams, and is primarily a special teams contributor.

QChris Smith
S FA
Thu 5/7/26 8:22 PM

The Jets waived/injured Smith (undisclosed) on Thursday, per the NFL's official media site.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will revert to injured reserve Friday if he clears waivers. The 2023 fifth-round pick played 14 games among three teams last season, serving almost exclusively on special teams.

QChris Smith
S FA
Wed 12/24/25 11:22 PM

Smith was claimed off waivers by the Jets on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was cut loose by the Rams earlier in the week, but he has now found a new home in New York. The safety will operate as a top reserve option behind Malachi Moore against the Patriots on Sunday.

QChris Smith
S FA
Wed 11/19/25 8:59 PM

The Rams claimed Smith off waivers Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was waived by the Raiders on Tuesday but is now headed to Los Angeles, where he can contribute on both defense and special teams. The 2023 fifth-round pick recorded just three tackles (one solo) across nine games with Las Vegas but will look to make a bigger impact with his new team.