What happened: The Seattle Seahawks acquired Smith from the Los Angeles Chargers on Aug. 30, the NFL roster-cut deadline. Smith said he had never heard of a team trading for an undrafted rookie before the regular season.
Why it matters: The deal put Smith on the defending champions' initial 53-man roster after he stood out in the preseason. Seattle opens the 2026 regular season Sept. 9 against the New England Patriots.
By the numbers: Smith was the only undrafted rookie on Seattle's initial 53-man roster.
What to watch: Smith's role in Seattle's secondary will come into focus during preparations for the opener.