Packers Sign Mazi Smith Amid Defensive Line Injuries

The Green Bay Packers signed former first-round pick Mazi Smith to their practice squad after a tryout, seeking help for a defensive tackle group depleted by injuries. Smith, drafted by Dallas in 2023, struggled to establish himself with the Cowboys, Jets and Dolphins; he can be elevated to Green Bay’s game-day roster up to three times. The move comes as Javon Hargrave is out for the season and Jonathan Ford and Warren Brinson are on injured reserve, while Jordon Riley could soon return. Micah Parsons, recovering from a torn ACL, will not practice this week, and the team has not opened his practice window or set a return date. Green Bay also has roster flexibility to address its depth, with potential openings tied to Josh Jacobs’ return and Riley’s activation.