Jul 29, 2021; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) practices at the Under Amour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens CB Jimmy Smith set to retire

Baltimore longtime cornerback Jimmy Smith is set to retire Monday after 11 seasons in the NFL, all with the Ravens.

Smith, 34, finishes his career with 374 tackles, 74 passes defensed, 14 interceptions and three touchdowns in 128 games (90 starts). He was a first-round selection by the Ravens in the 2011 draft.

Smith won a Super Bowl with Baltimore in February 2013, making crucial stops to help secure the title over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.

Smith played in 10 games (two starts) in 2021. Smith was a free agent and had not played this season.

“It just wouldn’t make sense for me to go play for some random team,” Smith before the final game of his career against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 9. “This is home for me.”

–Field Level Media

Jul 29, 2021; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) practices at the Under Amour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens CB Jimmy Smith placed on reserve/COVID-19 list

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday morning.

The Ravens put wide receiver Sammy Watkins and cornerback Chris Westry on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

They will all miss Sunday’s game between the host Ravens (8-5) and the Green Bay Packers (10-3).

Smith, 33, was inactive for last week’s loss to the Cleveland Browns due to the birth of his child.

Smith has nine tackles and three passes defensed in eight games this season. He has 14 interceptions in 126 games (88 starts) with the Ravens since they drafted him in the first round in 2011.

The Ravens activated defensive back Mazzi Wilkins from the practice squad in a corresponding move Sunday.

–Field Level Media

Jul 29, 2021; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) practices at the Under Amour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens CB Jimmy Smith carted off practice field

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith was carted off the practice field on Friday after sustaining an apparent leg injury, multiple media outlets reported.

Smith was involved in tight coverage on tight end Mark Andrews when the injury occurred. The Athletic reported Smith was unable to place any weight on his leg before being carted off the field.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh told reporters immediately after practice that it was too soon for an injury update.

Smith, 33, has spent his entire career with Baltimore after being selected by the club with the 27th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.

Smith recorded 27 tackles and recovered a fumble in 11 games (five starts) last season. He has 356 tackles, 14 interceptions and two fumble recoveries in 118 career games (88 starts) with the Ravens.

–Field Level Media

Aug 19, 2020; Owings Mills, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) warms up before the morning session of training camp at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Ravens CB Smith agrees to one-year deal

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million, agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed to multiple media outlets on Thursday.

The one-year deal is the second in 2020 for Smith, who was in line to hit free agency after this season. Smith signed a one-year, $6 million contract in March.

Smith, 32, recorded 27 tackles and one fumble recovery in 11 games (five starts) in 2020.

He has 356 tackles, 14 interceptions, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 118 career games (88 starts) all with the Ravens. He was selected by Baltimore in the first round (27th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Smith missed the past two games with a shoulder injury and did not participate in practice on Wednesday. His availability for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Bengals in Cincinnati is unknown.

–Field Level Media