What happened: The veteran returned from retirement this offseason and signed a one-year deal with Atlanta.
Why it matters: Reaching the milestone would require 29.5 more sacks, making it a multi-season pursuit. His return gives Atlanta an experienced pass rusher for the upcoming season.
By the numbers: Smith has 70.5 sacks, 87 tackles for loss and 10 forced fumbles across 11 NFL seasons.
What to watch: Atlanta's final depth chart will offer the next indication of Smith's role in the pass-rush rotation.