Za'Darius Smith
NFL Injury Report

Za'Darius Smith Injury Status

Atlanta Falcons • DE
Latest Injury Status
active
A

Smith missed the Falcons' Week 6 loss to the Bears due to a neck injury. The outside linebacker is set to suit up after a one-game absence. The veteran pass rusher's return will boost the rotational efficiency of the Falcons' defensive line as he goes in when Samson Ebukam or Cameron Thomas need to rest.

Injury Details

Body Part
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Location
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Side
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Expected Return
Not announced

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Za'Darius Smith Injury History

October 28, 2026
active
Smith (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
October 25, 2026
active • Neck
Not Specified
Smith (neck) is questionable but expected to play against the 49ers on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
October 25, 2026
questionable • Neck
Not Specified
Smith (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
October 23, 2026
questionable • Neck
Not Specified
questionable
October 21, 2026
active
Smith (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
October 18, 2026
questionable • Neck
Not Specified
Smith (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
October 17, 2026
questionable • Neck
Not Specified
Smith (neck) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
October 15, 2026
questionable • Neck
Not Specified
questionable
October 13, 2026
out • Concussion
Concussion
out
October 12, 2026
out • Concussion
Concussion
Smith (concussion/neck) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
October 11, 2026
out • Concussion
Concussion
Smith (concussion/neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
October 9, 2026
questionable • Concussion
Concussion
Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday night's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
October 6, 2026
questionable • Neck
Smith (neck) is being evaluated for a possible question and is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
September 20, 2026
active
Smith (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
September 13, 2026
questionable • Shoulder
Not Specified
Smith (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
September 11, 2026
questionable • Shoulder
Not Specified
questionable
September 9, 2026
active
The Falcons signed Smith to a one-year contract Tuesday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

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