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The Falcons re-signed Smith on Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
What it means:
Smith is now slated to stay put in Atlanta for at least one more year following Monday's transaction. The 30-year-old fullback is heading into his 10th NFL season and saw 246 offensive snaps and 261 special-teams snaps this past campaign.
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Smith finished the regular season with two yards on one carry and an eight-yard reception on two targets while playing in all 17 of the Falcons' games during the 2022 season.
What it means:
In his fourth season with Atlanta, Smith once again saw a near-even split between offense and special-teams work. The fullback played 246 offensive snaps on the campaign, compared to 261 on special teams, where he served as a key member of Atlanta's coverage and return units. Smith is headed for unrestricted free agency this offseason, but the Falcons will presumably be interested in retaining him if head coach Arthur Smith continues to include a fullback as part of his offensive scheme in 2023.
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Smith went without a carry or target while playing nine of the Falcons' 57 snaps on offense in Sunday's 19-13 loss to the Commanders.
What it means:
The fullback has appeared in all 12 of the Falcons' games this season, but he continues to be utilized almost exclusively as a blocker on the limited occasions he takes the field with the offense. Both of his touches for the season -- a two-yard carry and an eight-yard reception -- came in a Week 6 win over the 49ers.
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Smith tallied one carry for two yards and reeled in his only target for eight yards during Sunday's 28-14 victory versus the 49ers.
What it means:
Smith played 28 offensive snaps and garnered his first two touches of the campaign. The fullback remains irrelevant in standard fantasy leagues, but he is likely to see periodic touches in Arthur Smith's downhill running scheme.
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Smith didn't record any counting stats during Sunday's 27-26 loss to the Saints.
What it means:
Smith played 24 offensive snaps but failed to make his mark on the box score. Over the last three seasons in Atlanta, the veteran fullback has totaled 18 rushes for 46 yards while catching 21 passes for 128 yards. He figures to garner a similar workload in 2022.
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Smith (knee) practiced with the team Tuesday, Matt Urben of Falcons Wire reports.
What it means:
Smith underwent knee surgery this offseason, then missed part of camp due to the birth of his son. The 30-year-old veteran is headed into his fourth season with the Falcons, and has no real competition at fullback on the current roster.