Former Alabama DB Saivion Smith claimed by NFL team after being waived by 49ers
By SDS Staff
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Saivion Smith is on the move again. The Detroit Lions claimed Smith on waivers Tuesday after he was waived by the San Francisco 49ers Monday.
#Lions announce roster moves:
Assigned CB Saivion Smith via waivers (from SF)
Signed CB Shakur Brown and CB Chris Williamson to the practice squad
Placed CB Nickell Robey-Coleman on Practice Squad Reserve/Covid-19
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 14, 2021
Smith has bounced around the league this year. He was waived by the Dallas Cowboys on May 5 and claimed by the Seattle Seahawks the next day. Smith’s stay in Seattle was brief, as he was waived on July 26. Smith was with the Denver Broncos from Aug. 3 to Oct. 26, when he was released. The San Francisco 49ers signed Smith on Nov. 11 and promoted him to the active roster on Dec. 11 before waiving him Monday.
Smith went undrafted in 2019. He initially signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. After playing for the Houston Roughnecks in the rebooted XFL’s abbreviated 2020 season, he returned to the NFL with the Cowboys.
Smith has played in 7 NFL games with the Cowboys (6) and 49ers (1), recording 3 total tackles.
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