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Chargers eye ex-Cowboys bust Mazi Smith for practice squad
31 Aug
Summary
- Mazi Smith, a former first-round pick, could join the Chargers' practice squad.
- Smith was a top prospect known for his physical 'freak' attributes.
- Reuniting with Harbaugh and coaches could revive Smith's NFL career.
The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing to finalize their 53-man roster, with a flurry of activity expected on the waiver wire and practice squad construction to follow. Among potential additions, former Michigan standout and Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Mazi Smith is a notable name if he clears waivers.
Smith, previously ranked number one on a prominent "freaks list" for his exceptional physical attributes, was drafted 26th overall. However, his NFL career has not yet lived up to his collegiate promise after a transition in Dallas and a subsequent trade to the New York Jets.
Should Smith go unclaimed, the Chargers might consider him for their practice squad. His potential return to work with strength and conditioning executive Ben Herbert, who guided him at Michigan, and defensive line coach Mike Elston presents a compelling scenario. This reunion, under head coach Jim Harbaugh, offers a low-risk, high-reward gamble to potentially reignite Smith's career.
