Jimmy Smith Fantasy

The Baltimore Ravens re-signed cornerback Jimmy Smith to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million on Monday. Smith was a first-round pick (27th overall) of the Ravens back in 2011 and has played with them his entire career. The 31-year-old will continue to bring veteran leadership to the secondary, but he hasn't been able to play a full season since back in 2015. Smith played in only nine games (five starts) due to injury in 2019 and had 30 tackles (28 solo), one interception and six passes defensed. His value comes in the form of his locker room presence mostly, so he can be avoided in IDP leagues.

Mar. 23rd • 6:30 PM

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (knee) said he'll warm up and see how he feels on Sunday, but he's also planning to take it slow with the team's bye coming in Week 8. Smith is unlikely to play in Week 7 against the Seahawks. The 31-year-old has yet to play this year and his absence has been a big reason why Baltimore's defense as a whole hasn't played up to expectations. Marlon Humphrey has played his part, but the rest of the secondary has been extremely vulnerable and also lost Tony Jefferson for the year. It's why the Ravens just traded for cornerback Marcus Peters, and they're hoping he can help shore up their pass defense moving forward. The Ravens Defense/special teams shouldn't be on the streaming radar with Seattle on deck and Russell Wilson playing at an MVP level.

Oct. 17th • 12:39 PM

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that veteran cornerback Jimmy Smith (knee) has a Grade 2 MCL sprain and will miss "multiple weeks." There's a possibility that Smith will go on the Injured Reserve with a designation to return later this year. Smith's injury is a hit to a strong Ravens Defense, but they have plenty of depth to move forward in the next couple weeks and still be a strong fantasy force. They were a top fantasy unit in Week 1 against the Dolphins as predicted, and they'll once again be in play as a top fantasy defense in Week 2 against the Cardinals and rookie quarterback Kyler Murray.

Sep. 9th • 3:07 PM