Jacquies Smith – Noteworthy – Transaction
DE Jacquies Smith was signed by the Raiders Monday (Nov. 5). His contract had been terminated by the Cardinals Sept. 24. A 6-foot-2, 260-pound defensive end, Smith originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2012 when he signed with the Miami Dolphins. Following a short stint with the club, Smith made stops with the New York Jets (2012-13), Buffalo Bills (2013-14), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014-17), Detroit Lions (2017) and most recently with the Arizona Cardinals in 2018. Since entering the league, he has appeared in 34 contests and made 18 starts, compiling 41 tackles (29 solo), 13.5 sacks, three passes defensed, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.
Kony Ealy – Important – Transaction
DE Kony Ealy was signed by the Raiders Monday (Nov. 5). His contract had been terminated by the Cowboys Sept. 1. A former second-round pick (60th overall) of the Carolina Panthers in the 2014 draft, Ealy now enters his fifth year in the league after making stops with the Panthers (2014-16) and New York Jets (2017). At 6-foot-4 and 275 pounds, the defensive end has appeared in 62 games over his career with the two clubs, making 19 starts and compiling 90 tackles (53 solo), 15 sacks, two interceptions, 14 passes defensed, six forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. In postseason action, Ealy has appeared in five contests and made one start, notching 11 stops (five), three sacks, one pass defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
T.J. Clemmings – Noteworthy – Injury – Transaction
T T.J. Clemmings was placed on reserve/injured by the Raiders Monday (Nov. 5) after clearing waivers two days after being waived/injured.