Smith's 2022 was cut short by a scary head/neck injury that resulted in him being taken off the field by ambulance in Week 5. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Smith underwent offseason disc surgery but is now ready to return next season. A former undrafted free agent from the 2019 class Smith has bounced around on six different teams while appearing in 10 games. He's appeared primarily on special teams for his career, and will likely serve as added depth in 2023.

Smith left the field in an ambulance in Sunday's game against the Patriots but was released from the hospital and allowed to fly home with the team on Sunday evening. Smith will have extra time to clear concussion protocol as the Lions head into their bye week. 

Smith collapsed to the turf while covering Hunter Henry in the first quarter. There was no apparent contact to Smith's head or neck, but he is being evaluated for a neck injury. An ambulance came onto the field and after an extended period, Smith was loaded into the emergency vehicle. This was Smith's first game with the Lions. 

Smith was waived by the Cowboys early in the summer before being claimed and subsequently waived by the Seahawks. His stint in Denver lasted less than a month. Smith has been signed and cut by a handful of teams throughout his career, only seeing meaningful playing time with the XFL's Houston Roughnecks. He appears fated to be a practice squad player at the pro level.